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The Theory of Flight

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The Theory of Flight (1998)

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Reviews Counted:18

Fresh:10

Rotten:8

Average Rating:5.6/10

Rated: R

Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: A troubled artist dreams of taking flight and lands on the wrong side of the law. In lieu of jail time, he is sentenced to community service. There he meets Jane, a feisty, fiercely independent... A troubled artist dreams of taking flight and lands on the wrong side of the law. In lieu of jail time, he is sentenced to community service. There he meets Jane, a feisty, fiercely independent woman who's on a quest to experience life's greatest mystery. [More]

Starring: Helena Bonham-Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones, Holly Aird

Starring: Helena Bonham-Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones, Holly Aird

Director: Paul Greengrass

Director: Paul Greengrass
Producer: Ruth Caleb, Helen Spring, David M. Thompson, Anant Singh

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May 25, 1999

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Daniel M. Kimmel

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Philip Martin

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Margaret A. McGurk

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James Sanford

a charming bit of whimsy that probably would crash and burn with lesser talents at the controls

comment Comment | Jul., 29 2002 07:14 PM

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Chris Grunden

Carter's bravura performance is the reason to see The Theory of Flight, but it's a shame that nothing else in the film matches the obvious care she put into her role.

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