One of the more brutal (yet beautiful) movies I've ever seen. You can't help but be moved by this, but be prepared. There are almost no laughs / light moments / happy times in this decidedly dreary, super serious, achingly earnest character study. Kingsley, Connelly, Eldard and the supporting players are all game. As such, the result is a touching tragedy that unfolds slowly but inevitably. Go in expecting to be moved, though probably not very entertained. After a mind-numbingly downbeat story, the utterly distressing finale tops all. This is masochism to view, but it's also one of the few genuinely great movies of 2003. 9.5 / 10
Review of House of Sand and Fog
