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After winning a cult following for several offbeat and darkly witty gore films, New Zealand director Peter Jackson abruptly shifted gears with this stylish, compelling, and ultimately disturbing tale of two teenage girls whose friendship begins to fuel an ultimately fatal obsession. Pauline (Melanie Lynskey) is a student in New .. Read more

Starring	Kate Winslet, Melanie Lynskey, Sarah Peirse, Diana Kent
Director	Peter Jackson
Genres	Drama

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- Chilling, sensitively directed account of the dangerous mixture of fantasy and reality that precipitated a tragic and violent death. It is a considerable achievement and an unexpected advance from a director hitherto known for slapdash, gore-filled horror
- 33215
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  Peter Jackson's heavenly masterpiece
  
  Before Lord of the Rings and King Kong, Peter Jackson, New Zealand’s most well known film director made his greatest film, Heavenly Creatures. This ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  
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  - Daniel Pollard
  - Manchester, England
  - 03 Mar 2009 at 18:42
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  Boring! (Sorry Kate!)
  
  I REALLY love Kate Winslet, shes a fabulous actress - so I rented this film. But it was so boring that I couldn't finish it! Its the first film in an ... read more »
  
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- - HeverG
  - 47 reviews
  - Surrey, England
  - 20 May 2012 at 22:36
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  Creepy! Two childhoods gone wrong
  
  I was on the edge of my seat all the way through. Kate Winslet is totally believable in her role as an upper class English girl
  
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- 1109294
- - cjbviolin
  - 8 reviews
  - Royston
  - 08 Apr 2012 at 08:33
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  Brilliant acting
  
  An emotional and touching interpretation of a true story. The two main actresses play their roles brilliantly. A very good watch.
  
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- 1086414
- - Nat3
  - 7 reviews
  - 28 Jan 2012 at 20:19
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  Heavenly Creatures
  
  Horrific film. But very good. Couldn't stop watching it. That was on Sunday evening and on Wednesday I think I've finally stopped feeling horrified by ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 25 Jan 2012 at 19:53
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  A very young Kate
  
  I agree with a another reviewer about Kate's voice, but she is still a joy to watch.
  
  Typical of young girls of that era (and this was before ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Leicestershire
  - 25 Jan 2012 at 09:02
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  Just far too annoying
  
  Very rarely do I fail to watch a film to the end but, I'm afraid to say that this was one of those times - I watched 45mins.
  
  I know that I am, ... read more »
  
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- - C1LS56
  - 155 reviews
  - Tunbridge Wells
  - 15 Jan 2012 at 15:11
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  Wouldn't rush to see it but its a good watch
  
  I wouldn't rush to see this, however, it is a brilliant film and really gets your brain ticking.
  
  My Boyfriend was a little confused by what I'... read more »
  
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- - tammyp
  - 1 review
  - 16 Nov 2011 at 11:16
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  Too silly & boring for words.
  
  Two teenage girls with half a brain cell between them lead the most ridiculous & childish fantasy life. Ultimately they decide to murder the mother of one ... read more »
  
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- - Paul Shears
  - England
  - 10 Nov 2011 at 21:52
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  Painful to watch
  
  I watched this film a long time ago when it first came out, so in my mind I had a great perception of it, however on watching it again I found it awful to watch... read more »
  
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- - cheeky_badger
  - 1 review
  - 12 Oct 2011 at 09:59
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  Real life love story that goes terribly wrong
  
  This is a true story about two girls falling in love to the horror of their families. Eventually all goes horribly wrong.... Kate Winslett is a stunning actor, ... read more »
  
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- - Ferry41
  - 190 reviews
  - Oxford
  - 10 Oct 2011 at 16:10
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  - 1
  Peter Jackson's heavenly masterpiece
  
  Before Lord of the Rings and King Kong, Peter Jackson, New Zealand’s most well known film director made his greatest film, Heavenly Creatures. This ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 719575
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  
  [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Daniel Pollard
  - Manchester, England
  - 03 Mar 2009 at 18:42
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  My favourite film
  
  This is a wonderful film that is extremely underrated. Considering it is directed by Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh (of Lord of the Rings fame) and the fact that ... read more »
  
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- - Rowan
  - Lancashire
  - 16 Jan 2005 at 22:41
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  Oscar nominated? Its not really 'underrated' then.
  
  but yes, I agree, it is a great film. The two girls relationship and characters are well acted and very believable. The plasterceen dream sequences are ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - london
  - 28 Apr 2005 at 21:28
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  I love this film - magical and horrifying, perfect.
  
  I've been waiting for the DVD release of this for ages. it is just such a great film, the two girls are brilliant and all of the out-and-out fantasy bits ... read more »
  
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- - Hanna Natalia
  - Greater Manchester
  - 15 Jan 2006 at 00:42
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  simply beautiful
  
  this has to be the most beautiful yet disturbing film i have ever seen. it shocked and disturbed me, but also moved me. i highly recommend it, but only if you ... read more »
  
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  - Southport, England
  - 11 Dec 2006 at 17:54
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  simply beautiful
  
  this has to be the most beautiful yet disturbing film i have ever seen. it shocked and disturbed me, but also moved me. i highly recommend it, but only if you ... read more »
  
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  - Southport, England
  - 11 Dec 2006 at 17:55
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  Short but Sweet Review
  
  This movie is beautiful. Fantastic and moving.
  
  I think you have to be a little mad to appreciate it.
  
  A little crazy to see the specialness... read more »
  
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- - xBrokenxRagdollx
  - 4 reviews
  - North Wales
  - 01 Oct 2007 at 15:47
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  Heavenly Creatures
  
  This is a fantastic film and not available for rent! Surely some mistake? I loved it when it was first released and have seen it since and still love it. By ... read more »
  
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  - Inverness
  - 27 Dec 2008 at 19:42
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  heavenly creatures
  
  Kate Winslet in her earliest film role, based on a true story of two teenage friends, who plot to kill one of their mothers so they can both be together. The ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Harrow
  - 13 Mar 2009 at 19:54
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  Not great
  
  I just didn't care about any of the characters. Very slow and just not very good. A real disappointment from Kate.
  
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- 1041598
- - a customer
  - 17 Sep 2011 at 08:57

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