The Lovely Bones
- Genre: Drama
- Film running length: 135 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK release date: 19/2/2010
- Directed by: Peter Jackson
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Who´s in it?
Saoirse Ronan, Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon
Saoirse Ronan, Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon
What´s the plot?
Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Alice Sebold, ‘The Lovely Bones’ is directed by Peter Jackson and stars Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz.
In December 1973, Susie Salmon (Ronan) is murdered by a serial killer and finds herself watching over her grieving family. She also observes her killer, who is preparing to murder again. As events unfold Susie must balance her desire for vengeance against her family’s wellbeing.
Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Alice Sebold, ‘The Lovely Bones’ is directed by Peter Jackson and stars Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz.
In December 1973, Susie Salmon (Ronan) is murdered by a serial killer and finds herself watching over her grieving family. She also observes her killer, who is preparing to murder again. As events unfold Susie must balance her desire for vengeance against her family’s wellbeing.
BBFC Consumer Advice
Contains child murder theme, disturbing scenes and moderate violence.
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Contains child murder theme, disturbing scenes and moderate violence.
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The Lovely Bones: Average guest rating breakdown:
Total ratings: 199
Average rating: 3.6
26 (13%)
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Latest customer reviews (from a total of 44 reviews):
The Lovely Bones
Reviewer: Hannahbanana
Date: 24/06/2010
Weird Film, really didn't like it at all. I generally like Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz. They played their parts quite well I suppose. But the film just got stranger and stranger as it went on, to the point where I was completely like 'what the hell is going on!' My view is: Don't waste your time xxx
the book is soooooooo much better
Reviewer: for my eyes only
Date: 22/03/2010
read the book and can't believe a book has been so badly adapted
to much on the spirit friends, (not in the book) nothing about the lengths the murdered girl goes to to catch her mureder (as was the book)
in fact big disappoinment
wasted my money only stuck with it in the hope it would "get to the point"
miss it, trust me
to much on the spirit friends, (not in the book) nothing about the lengths the murdered girl goes to to catch her mureder (as was the book)
in fact big disappoinment
wasted my money only stuck with it in the hope it would "get to the point"
miss it, trust me
Loved this film - quite emotional
Reviewer: fifi
Date: 20/03/2010
What a beautifully made film - nice pace and very cinematic. The 70's decade was accurately depicted with the fashion and house decor of the time. Saoirse Ronan was excellent playing Susie Salmon. So glad that there was a good story to this film and now I want to buy the book. I was the last one leaving as I love to see all of the credits. I wanted to know where the location was and the details of the music of Brian Eno. It was a truly an emotional and uplifting film. I highly recommend it to those of you who value and appreciate a good story!
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