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80 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"An Unfinished Life" is the inscription on 21-year old Griffin's tombstone. He died in a car accident and the driver was his pregnant wife Jean (Jennifer Lopez). Ten years later, Jean is trying to raise their daughter but is being abused by her boyfriend, Gary. She runs to her husband's father (Robert Redford), a bitter old cowboy who has a ranch in Montana where he cares for his only friend (Morgan Freeman). Einer has never forgiven Jean for his son's death, but grudgingly lets them stay with him. Meanwhile, Gary is searching for Jean and is getting closer.
This little movie is really a gem. It's quiet and gentle and the actors are wonderful. Redford looks the part of the beaten-up old man consumed by hatred and grief. Lopez is also good, and Freeman gives his usual stellar performance. The mountain setting is breathtaking and serene, and there is a nice subplot involving Freeman and a grizzly bear that is quite touching. I don't know why this movie didn't reach a larger audience, but I do recommend it. It's a realistic look at people who need to forgive, be forgiven, and find meaning in their lives. Excellent.
This little movie is really a gem. It's quiet and gentle and the actors are wonderful. Redford looks the part of the beaten-up old man consumed by hatred and grief. Lopez is also good, and Freeman gives his usual stellar performance. The mountain setting is breathtaking and serene, and there is a nice subplot involving Freeman and a grizzly bear that is quite touching. I don't know why this movie didn't reach a larger audience, but I do recommend it. It's a realistic look at people who need to forgive, be forgiven, and find meaning in their lives. Excellent.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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A lovely, gentle film about the tensions brought about by family and by history. Robert Redford is a grumpy grandpa still grieving for the loss of his son. Jennifer Lopez is excellent as his former daughter-in-law and Morgan Freeman plays Reford's close friend confined to bed having been attacked by a bear.
It says much for the cinematography and the simple, yet absorbing storyline that these 3 + the excellent performance by the young grand-daughter hold the attention for the best part of 2 hours. An antidote to fast moving, big budget action movies. Utterly charming.
It says much for the cinematography and the simple, yet absorbing storyline that these 3 + the excellent performance by the young grand-daughter hold the attention for the best part of 2 hours. An antidote to fast moving, big budget action movies. Utterly charming.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
~ Years before, Gill Gilkyson and her husband flip a quarter to see who will drive through the night in order to avoid a much needed rest stop. Tragedy strikes and Gill [Jennifer Lopez] is left alone and pregnant, and disowned by her father-in-law, Einar Gilkyson [Robert Redford]. Life for Gill has since been spent living with abusive husbands until one day she finds the courage to leave the latest, Gary Wilson [Damian Lewis] and return to Wyoming and Einar's ranch. Einer has since been looking after his life-long friend Mitch [Morgan Freeman], who was mauled by a bear and is now left crippled for life. Here begins the troubled story of three characters, each attempting to deal with their troubled pasts. Can Einar forgive his daughter-in-law for an accident that occured so long ago, accept that life is not always fair and, most importantly, accept Gill and his new-found grandaughter into his life? Can Gill face her own demons and become a responsible mother? And, after years of healing, will Mitch once more confront and forgive the animal who crippled him? ~
Based on the terrific novel by Mark Spragg and set in the backdrop of rural Wyoming, director Lasse Hallstrom [What's Eating Gilbert Grape; Chocolat] has hit the mark once again with this tense and heartbreaking drama. There are outstanding performances from all the cast, most notably the ill-tempered Redford and the world-weary Freeman, who share a simultaneously tragic and amusing relationship --- and the scenery is stunning. The film maintains an optimistic feel despite the tragedies that have occured and the viewer is kept secretly hoping that a happy conclusion is achievable.
Based on the terrific novel by Mark Spragg and set in the backdrop of rural Wyoming, director Lasse Hallstrom [What's Eating Gilbert Grape; Chocolat] has hit the mark once again with this tense and heartbreaking drama. There are outstanding performances from all the cast, most notably the ill-tempered Redford and the world-weary Freeman, who share a simultaneously tragic and amusing relationship --- and the scenery is stunning. The film maintains an optimistic feel despite the tragedies that have occured and the viewer is kept secretly hoping that a happy conclusion is achievable.
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At last on my 4th viewing I found a fault in this movie!!
Robert Redford was playing an old grouch when he was still in his 30's... about which time he slipped behind the camera and started producing some of the most intelligent US film... Read more
Published 17 months ago by goldenbrown
'An Unfinished Life' - Great entertainment
This is a real 'feel good' film. Brilliant performances from Robert Redford and Morgan Freeman give it a believable quality, and plenty of good supporting roles help the stories... Read more
Published 21 months ago by KevB
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this film is really good and i would recommed it to anyone that likes jennifer lopez.
Published 21 months ago by Ms. K. M. Day
Surprisingly Good
I didn't know what to expect from this film when I first saw it but I loved it so much I decided to buy it. I get more out of it each time I watch it. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Dottie33
The Unfinished Lives of the Living
I am a big fan of Lasse Hallstrom films, although his most recent movies (at the time of writing) seem to verge dangerously close to kitsch and schmaltz. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Nicholas Casley
An Unfinished Life
Great story - great acting. I only found this film after watching part of it on TV a while ago. Glad to have watched the whole thing, even the bear. Thanks, Rod Gibb.
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by Mr. Roderick I. Gibb
An Unfinished Life
Brilliant film - Its a slow and thought provoking film so if you are looking for an all action film then this is not for you. Read more
Published on 30 July 2009 by Charlotte Bronte
An excellent film with an excellent cast, both young and old
I'm shocked that this film has not been released in the UK earlier, I managed to pick up an ex-rental copy of this on DVD a while ago, after viewing the trailer I knew I'd like the... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2009 by Dazman
WONDERFUL FILM
What a wonderful film this is. Highly Recommend. It's a pity more films like this are not made, instead of those blockbusters which most of the time are rubbish.
Published on 13 May 2009 by septimus-blake
great cast and plot
I am a sucker for any film with Robert Redford in or directing but this one is great as it has a bear and a kid in it too!
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by U. Naidoo
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