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.
The Razor's Edge (1984)
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Reviews Counted:15
Fresh:8
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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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.
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.
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