Carried Away (1996)
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Reviews Counted:21
Fresh:14
Rotten:7
Average Rating:6.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Joseph, a teacher and farmer in a small Midwestern town, is in the midst of a full-fledged mid-life crisis. On one hand, there's his long-time girlfriend, Rosealee. She wants Joseph to come to a... [More]
Starring: Dennis Hopper, Amy Irving, Amy Locane, Gary Busey
Director: Bruno Barreto
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I wasn't carried away with this Lolita like cautionary tale, but I was impressed enough by its intelligent presentation. Full Review |
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Tries to incorporate almost film-noir elements into a heartland love story. The blending feels inorganic; and composer Bruce Broughton doesn't help matters by coating every moment with a repetitive, syrupy theme. Full Review |
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A very dry and formulaic re-telling of a cautionary tale we know all too well by now. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Carried Away is a brilliant evocation of rural life and repressed lust. One of the ten-best films of 1996.
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2/5 |
A mature Irving gets naked for her husband.
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3/5 |
A chilling, Lolita-like drama that's elevated by a terrific performance by Hopper.
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3.5/5 |
An earnestly well-meaning film whose adult characters have a refreshingly grown-up perspective on their choices in life. Full Review |
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The performances are captivating, so much so that the film's sometimes slow pace is never a real problem. Full Review |
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Director Barreto has a fine eye for composition and a knowing heart for human emotion, keeping things simple and sparse. Full Review |
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