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In My Father's Den Reviews

2004

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A disillusioned war journalist's return home is blighted when he becomes implicated in the mysterious disappearance of a teenage girl he has befriended. Read more

Starring	Emily Barclay, Matthew MacFadyen, Miranda Otto, Colin Moy
Director	Brad McGann
Genres	Drama, Thriller, World Cinema

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- One of the most promising debuts I've seen in some time. Wonderfully acted and boasting a haunting script... this really is a thought-provoking cinematic treat
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- - Harpers And Queen
  - 08 Oct 2007 at 15:20
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  - 6
  Good film
  
  This is the sort of film that you can't just watch and then go and do something else. It hits you right between the eyes with its course pain and panic and ... read more »
  
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  - rtdpj
  - Essex
  - 20 Oct 2005 at 22:47
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  In My Father's Den
  
  At first, I found this film a bit slow, but so glad I stayed with it. Good actors and intriguing storyline. Very emotive and left you caring about the ... read more »
  
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- - bladebla
  - 3 reviews
  - 22 Jan 2012 at 18:54
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  - 2
  Where is the New Zealand soundtrack?
  
  A New Zealand film with an American soundtrack? A bit lame as it is irrelevant to use musicians from the USA. Really let down New Zealand musicians. Nice try, ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 03 Jan 2012 at 02:36
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  - 6
  Only for intelligent people
  
  Amazing film. I wouldn't recommend it to stupid people though. The people who have rated this as 1 or 2 stars are clearly sink estate imbeciles who struggle... read more »
  
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- - Lightf00t
  - 8 reviews
  - 01 Jan 2012 at 00:48
- - 2
  - 0
  Quite a good debut drama.
  
  A slow burning drama. Largely well acted with a good storyline, the film keeps the viewer interested (unless you are a shallow movie lover who just wants action... read more »
  
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- - gingerspike
  - 289 reviews
  - Grimsby
  - 25 May 2011 at 20:50
- - 2
  - 0
  Great Film
  
  Really enjoyed this story bringing all the clues of mystery from the present and past together as characters and events unfold. Matthew MacFadyen was great.
  
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- - Qvandy
  - 22 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 02 Jan 2011 at 00:27
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  - 5
  In My Father's Den (2004)
  
  This film reminded me how good it is to watch paint dry.
  
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  - London, England
  - 16 Nov 2010 at 05:41
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  In My Father's Den
  
  A Beautiful yet sad story. Excellent acting by all. Certainly thought provoking, where one minute you're thinking one thing then something else and it never... read more »
  
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- - laneyb
  - 181 reviews
  - Rochester, Kent
  - 23 Oct 2010 at 23:18
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  In My Father's Den
  
  After watching Matthew Macfadyen in Little Dorrit and Pride & Prejudice this film was a bit of a let down.
  
  Very slow and took ages to get going... read more »
  
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  - Lincoln
  - 23 Jan 2010 at 23:17
- - 3
  - 0
  Intriguing and lovely to look at!
  
  The DVD cover with it's adorns of 'a gripping thriller' is a bit of a red herring.
  
  This is a very elegant story about coming to terms ... read more »
  
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- - nroberts
  - 2 reviews
  - London
  - 14 Dec 2009 at 16:09
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  Unusual twist
  
  This film is worth viewing for Matthew Macfayden alone. It is well acted and tells the story of a family torn apart by previous indiscretions. Hard to watch, ... read more »
  
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- - 25
  - 6
  Good film
  
  This is the sort of film that you can't just watch and then go and do something else. It hits you right between the eyes with its course pain and panic and ... read more »
  
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  - rtdpj
  - Essex
  - 20 Oct 2005 at 22:47
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  - 3
  Secrets and lies, NZ-style -- but disappointing
  
  A brave attempt at a mainstream indie movie (if that makes sense): a wayward, ultimately grim story, twangy pedal-point music (with a bit of Canteloube thrown ... read more »
  
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- - Rehan
  - 126 reviews
  - London
  - 28 Mar 2006 at 00:25
- - 9
  - 3
  slow but sure
  
  dont watch this if your in a hurry and watch it sober or you will be lost - very good in the end though
  
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- - richard
  - 122 reviews
  - Bangor
  - 05 Oct 2005 at 19:22
- - 7
  - 2
  Slow, but worth the effort
  
  In My Father's Den is a sweet, gentle, but heart-felt collaboration between New Zealand and UK Film commissions.
  
  Delving into issues which drove ... read more »
  
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- - TheOz
  - London
  - 13 Oct 2005 at 12:16
- - 6
  - 1
  Loved it
  
  A wonderful, emotional, poignent film. Equipped with wonderful acting, wonderful scenery and Matthew McFaden!
  
  A must see!
  
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- - Sarah Gaish
  - North Devon,England
  - 26 Nov 2005 at 12:00
- - 5
  - 0
  Much Too Slow
  
  This was a reasonably good film but was let down by 2 things, firstly it was unbearably slow, and secondly the actress playing Celia had the most appalling ... read more »
  
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- - Suzy
  - Kingston upon Thames, England
  - 20 Feb 2006 at 09:05
- - 5
  - 1
  Boring
  
  This film reminded me how good it is to watch paint dry.
  
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- 285975
- - James Lawrence
  - Oxfordshire
  - 15 Sep 2006 at 12:02
- - 4
  - 0
  Excellent drama!!!
  
  Thoroughly enjoyed this excellent drama set in New Zealand. The sound quality on the disc was very poor & the dialogue was hard to hear otherwise great.
  
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  - East Sussex
  - 03 Dec 2005 at 22:20
- - 3
  - 0
  Intriguing and lovely to look at!
  
  The DVD cover with it's adorns of 'a gripping thriller' is a bit of a red herring.
  
  This is a very elegant story about coming to terms ... read more »
  
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- 839753
- - nroberts
  - 2 reviews
  - London
  - 14 Dec 2009 at 16:09
- - 2
  - 0
  A very atmospheric film, well worth a watch
  
  Bit of a weird one this. Lots of returning to memories of things that have already taken place, then back to the present, so you need to concentrate! Quite a ... read more »
  
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  - Chippenham, Wiltshire
  - 20 Mar 2006 at 19:46

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