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Lasse Hallstrom (CHOCOLAT, CIDER HOUSE RULES) directs an all-star cast in this melancholy tale of bitterness and redemption, played out against the beautiful backdrop of rural Wyoming. Jean Gilkyson (Jennifer Lopez) is a single mom on the run from her abusive boyfriend, Gary (Damian Lewis). With nowhere else to go, she and her .. Read more

Starring	Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, Joshua Lucas, Jennifer Lopez
Director	Lasse Hallstrom
Genres	Drama

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- After a good two years on the shelf, the last and least of Lasse HallstrÃmâs four-film association with Miramax... read more on Time Out
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- - Trevor Johnston
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  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
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  An Unfinished Life
  
  This is a truly delightful film. The acting is very strong all round, as is the story. The plot follows Jean Gilkyson (Jennifer Lopez) and her daughter, who ... read more »
  
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  - AlexPhillips
  - 37 reviews
  - UK
  - 11 Mar 2007 at 16:52
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  LET'S HAVE MORE OF THE SAME
  
  A marvellous touching story brought to life under the direction of Lasse Hallstrom deserves to be ranked high in the list of all time favourites. Robert Redford... read more »
  
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- - Burnhamite
  - 271 reviews
  - BURNHAM
  - 02 Nov 2011 at 09:25
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  Nothing too original, but still worth a look
  
  It was hard not to enjoy this movie, good casting with Redford/Freeman side by side, and with Lopez thrown in to the mix it actually made for a strong - perhaps... read more »
  
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- - Tinkerbell64
  - 58 reviews
  - 01 Aug 2011 at 01:56
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  You won't be disappointed if you like Freeman and Redford
  
  I always enjoy Morgan Freeman and Redford and this film is no exception. I think my only criticism may be that it's a little predictable but as it is well ... read more »
  
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  - 18 Jul 2011 at 22:37
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  Classy storytelling
  
  You just know that when you settle down to a modern Robert Redford film you are going to be treated to a visual delight. The setting is beautiful and provides a... read more »
  
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- - wellybob1
  - 24 reviews
  - Preston
  - 15 Jul 2011 at 16:21
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  Good Morgan and Redford Performances
  
  I don't think that I've ever seen a bad movie with Morgan Freeman in the cast. This was no exception to that rule, and with Robert Redford and Jennifer ... read more »
  
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  - 26 Jun 2011 at 23:05
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  Slow and thoughtful - all about the 'bear.'
  
  This was slow and thoughtful - a modern cowby film, in which the baddies are husbands that beat up their wives, unforgiveness and an ability to move on from the... read more »
  
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  - 11 May 2011 at 15:27
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  Powerfully yet gently moving
  
  A class performance by two such accomplished actors; Freeman and Redford show how it's done! Such believable storytelling. Deceptively challenging plot and ... read more »
  
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- - Midlander
  - 19 reviews
  - Midlands
  - 21 Dec 2010 at 22:17
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  An Unfinished Life
  
  I liked it and enjoyed all the performances but felt like I was waiting for something bigger to happen. It was a feel good movie though and that's what it ... read more »
  
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  - Nottingham
  - 14 Oct 2010 at 15:32
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  Forgiveness New beginnings
  
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  This film was a joy to watch. Its a drama. Not a comedy and definatly not an action. So not really a film I would have chosen had I any choice in the matter. ... read more »
  
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- - NickGamer
  - 34 reviews
  - Aylesbury
  - 04 Oct 2010 at 13:26
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  An Unfinished Film
  
  Never really got going, was wondering when it would kick in with a plot, twist etc. Ironic title, should have been An Unfinished Film.
  
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- - Chan Miah
  - Hall Green, England
  - 14 Aug 2010 at 14:19
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- - 92
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  An Unfinished Life
  
  This is a truly delightful film. The acting is very strong all round, as is the story. The plot follows Jean Gilkyson (Jennifer Lopez) and her daughter, who ... read more »
  
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- 419119
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  - AlexPhillips
  - 37 reviews
  - UK
  - 11 Mar 2007 at 16:52
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  Great
  
  I really enjoyed this film - it's not deep and yes it may be predictable, but it is a straightforwardly GOOD film, and very well acted all-round.
  
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- - Loshea
  - 10 reviews
  - Scotland
  - 14 Jul 2006 at 13:55
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  Totally unfinished
  
  A story about a daughter-in-law and her own daughter that go 'home' to her father-in-law because they have no-where else to go. This movie has a good ... read more »
  
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- - Mbub
  - Westbury, Wilts
  - 09 May 2007 at 17:39
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  Slow but with depth and a stunning backdrop why change gears?
  
  Slow but with depth and a stunning backdrop why change gears? This film worked for me on a number of levels. It poked and prodded in various pots of colour, ... read more »
  
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- - john walsh
  - Aberdeen, Scotland
  - 16 Jan 2007 at 20:23
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  Scenic delight.
  
  Robert Redford playing an old Wyoming rancher, is nearly as grizzly as the bears that roam the surrounding hills and plains. He's grieving for his son, ... read more »
  
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- - granita
  - 216 reviews
  - Farnham
  - 26 Mar 2007 at 10:09
- - 7
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  Brilliant Viewing
  
  Lovely easy to watch film with really well known cast. Interesting and moving and as Always Morgan Freeman delivers a 5* performance.
  
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- - Cookie
  - Manchester, England
  - 24 Jan 2007 at 10:34
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  Lopez in good movie...shock!
  
  Jennifer Lopez plays a mother on the run from her abusive husband, and after much pondering of where to go, she heads for her ex father inlaws (Robert Redford) ... read more »
  
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- - Scoobyju1
  - Stoke-On-Trent
  - 18 Apr 2007 at 22:52
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  Gentle Americana
  
  This is a perfectly pleasant trip into some fairly dark themes- domestic violence, survivor guilt and depression. Freeman and Redford ... read more »
  
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  - Glasgow, Scotland
  - 26 Jan 2007 at 18:25
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  Great cast, good story
  
  The characters in this film are very well written and performed - you believe them. The actors seemed to compliment each other. The plot is also well written ... read more »
  
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  - Swansea
  - 26 Sep 2007 at 11:32
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  EASY WATCHING
  
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  A NICE EASY FILM TO WATCH, NOT TO HEAVY EASY GOING
  
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  - Cullompton
  - 30 Jun 2008 at 17:20

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  Lasse Hallstrom (CHOCOLAT, CIDER HOUSE RULES) directs an all-star cast in this melancholy tale of bitterness and redemption, played out against the beautiful backdrop of rural Wyoming. Jean Gilkyson (Jennifer Lopez) is a single mom on the run from her abusive boyfriend, Gary (Damian Lewis). With ...