The Passion of Darkly Noon (1995)

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Release Date: May 19, 1995 Wide

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For his second outing as a director, filmmaker Philip Ridley once again enlisted the talents of Viggo Mortensen, who starred in Ridley's debut, The Reflecting Skin, and co-stars here with Ashley Judd and Brendan Fraser. Fraser plays Darkley Noon, a disturbed young man who received a sheltered upbringing from his strict Christian parents. When the elder Noons pass on, Darkly wanders off aimlessly until he is picked up by a passing truck driver named Jude (Loren Dean). Jude leaves the physically

Unrated, 1 hr. 39 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Philip Ridley

In Theaters: May 19, 1995 Wide

On DVD: Dec 24, 1996

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By the time you get to the giant glittering silver shoe floating in the river, you'll know whether The Passion of Darkly Noon is your kind of insanity.

April 29, 2009 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Rob Gonsalves

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An off-beat, haunting, overwrought fairy tale for adults.

February 14, 2001 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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An interesting movie. Darkly is nursed to health by the hot Callie (Ashley Judd). When her boyfriend returns, Darkly is conflicted - he was raised by deeply religious parents vs his obsession for Callie. You get more and more uncomfortable as the movie advances to its inevitable conclusion. Mind you, I hate obscure

September 1, 2008