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The Razor's Edge

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The Razor's Edge (1984)

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Reviews Counted:15

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Rotten:7

Average Rating:5.4/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 9 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Based on William Somerset Maugham's novel, THE RAZOR'S EDGE follows a young man's search for identity. After experiencing WWI, veteran Larry Darrell (Bill Murray) seeks spiritual peace and... Based on William Somerset Maugham's novel, THE RAZOR'S EDGE follows a young man's search for identity. After experiencing WWI, veteran Larry Darrell (Bill Murray) seeks spiritual peace and recovery. After leaving his fiancee (Catherine Hicks), he travels to war-torn Europe and finally to the mystic Himalayas, and eventually finds what he's looking for in manual labor and the wisdom of an Indian guru. However, Larry realizes that he can no longer resume the life he left behind, and that he must end his relationship with his fiancee if he is to reach his goal. But he finds love with another woman (Theresa Russell), an she causes new trouble for Larry. A labor of love for Murray, he wrote the script with director John Byrum and demonstrates previously unseen dramatic strength. [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Catherine Hicks, Theresa Russell, Denholm Elliott

Starring: Bill Murray, Catherine Hicks, Theresa Russell, Denholm Elliott, James Keach, Brian Doyle Murray

Director: John Byrum

Director: John Byrum
Screenwriter: Bill Murray, John Byrum

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An American's quest for the meaning of life takes him from Iowa to Tibet to discover the spiritual practices of equanimity, atttention, and compassion.

Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
09/01/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

"Don't write that book report to it, just enjoy its eccentricities."

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08/18/02
Bill Chambers
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central

Were it paced more smoothly, and if the lead character’s spiritual search was developed instead of just hinted at, this could have been a great film.

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10/04/02
Kevin N. Laforest
Kevin N. Laforest
Apollo Guide

The Razor’s Edge may be a truncated and somewhat episodic adaptation, but it’s certainly compelling enough to keep you involved for a solid two hours.

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10/20/02
Scott Weinberg
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11/06/01
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Murray provides an interesting performance; the movie grows on you.

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10/14/02
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

Dismal misfire by Murray trying early on for drama accolades

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10/19/04
Steve Crum
Steve Crum
Kansas City Kansan

Sincere try, but even with censorship issues, the 1946 version was better.

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02/11/04
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

A gratifying gamble for the immersive Bill Murray

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03/03/06
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