We Need to Talk About Kevin

2011

1h 53m

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7.5/10

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Thriller

After her son Kevin commits a horrific act, troubled mother Eva reflects on her complicated relationship with her disturbed son as he grew from a toddler into a teenager.

Directors

Lynne Ramsay

Writers

Rory Stewart Kinnear(screenplay by)

Lynne Ramsay(screenplay by)

Lionel Shriver(novel by)

Stars

Tilda Swinton

John C. Reilly

Ezra Miller

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Tilda Swinton

Eva Khatchadourian

John C. Reilly

Franklin Plaskett

Ezra Miller

Kevin Khatchadourian, Teenager

Jasper Newell

Kevin Khatchadourian, 6-8 Years

Rock Duer

Kevin Khatchadourian, Toddler

Celia Khatchadourian

Wanda

Colin

Soweto

Smash Lady

Corrections Officer, Al

Corrections Officer

Prison Boy

Eva's Lawyer

Dr. Foulkes

Dr. Goldblatt

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Directors

Lynne Ramsay

Writers

Rory Stewart Kinnear(screenplay by)

Lynne Ramsay(screenplay by)

Lionel Shriver(novel by)

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**How do you define a parenting failure!** The film was based on the book of the same name, directed by a Scottish director. A psychological thriller, one of those what some people feel uncomfortable watching it. The film holds a suspense from the past event, it is not going to be revealed until the final quarter. Till then makes us to keep guessing it. Followed by the pieces of flashback, the story of a mother who struggled to raise his first born, a boy named Kevin was told. It takes us to show how happy she was before. Once she got pregnant, everything changed in her life forever. She failed to understand her son. Ever since he was a baby, he had given her a lot of trouble. When he reaches his teenage, it becomes even more complication to her to handle him and events around him. But a big blow is what shocks the entire neighbourhood and her life turns a hell. Shot within a month. Tilda Swinton's one of the best, maybe the best of all the bests. She should have been nominated for the Oscars. I think that's one of the greatest snub ever. The supporting cast was amazing too, including John C. Reilly in a small part and particularly those Kevins from different ages. The overall tone was great, the atmosphere was created perfectly to the kind of story it dealt. I should have watched it earlier, but you know the type of film we look for and moods, all some times influence to miss a film narrowly. Anyway, it was on my watch list and I am finally going to scratch that off. It was a good film, but there's nothing special. The theme was strong, and seems like straight out of a real event, particularly these things are common in the United States. So if you are an American or familiar with the American culture, it will interest you. This is not as inspiring film, but kind of factual film like parenting failure. The end was disturbing, yet there's nothing bold revelation in the narration. Definitely an interesting take, though blaming parents, especially the mother was kind of disappointing, as well as depressing. That's why the tale was commenced since pregnant till the final twist. Actually, it was the editing tricks that make the film to have a twist. Otherwise, it is a straightforward story. Not bad for viewing once. It was slow and too long, if you think you can manage that, then you could try it. _6/10_

Rangan04 Dec, 2016