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We Need to Talk About Kevin

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Eva Khatchadourian is a travel writer/publisher who gives up her beloved freedom and Bohemian lifestyle to have a child with her husband, Franklin. Pregnancy does not seem to agree with Eva, but what's worse, when she does give birth to a baby boy named Kevin, she can't seem to bond with him. When Kevin grows from a fussy, demanding toddler into a sociopathic teen, Eva is forced to deal with the aftermath of her son's horrific act.
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We Need to Talk About Kevin is a masterful blend of drama and horror, with fantastic performances across the board (Tilda Swinton especially, delivering one of her very best).

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Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/31/2018
It may be one of those pesky films that is awful to watch but is worth watching all the same. Oh, dear. Go to Full Review David Thomson The New Republic 06/19/2013
It becomes a film about her [Swinton] scattered mind. That produces wonders from Swinton, but it ignores the plea in the title. What about Kevin? Kevin deserves so much more attention-indeed, he deserves being played by Tilda Swinton. Go to Full Review Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer 03/09/2012
2.5/4
Fragmented, dreamlike, a whir of memories and misery, We Need to Talk About Kevin is unsettling, but also somehow unnecessary. Go to Full Review KT Mahe For Your Reference Podcast Feb 11
4/5
Hard to watch but impossible to look away, Ramsay brings her signature unflinching lens to youth and family. Go to Full Review Oti For Your Reference Podcast Feb 11
4/5
Dark and unsettling, We Need to Talk About Kevin keeps you on edge, even if its constant time jumps dilute some of the emotional punch. Still, it’s a gripping, nail-biting watch anchored by brilliant performances. Go to Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 9
2/5
Despite all the undeniable talent on the screen, the story itself fails to address any of the questions it raises about the darker parts of being a parent. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven F. @SteveGotScored Mar 8 A surprisingly shocking thriller! See more Lasse L @RT62932725 Mar 8 An incredibly bleak film. I think the movie accomplishes what it intends to, but know that you're in for a pretty tough time See more Illen - @Illenation Feb 15 Simply put, the movie is boring and the characters are annoying and unlikable. I do appreciate what it was trying to convey, but it's honestly a slog to get through and I kept wanting it to be more; more interesting, more compelling. See more Santiago C @framesanty Jan 6 Es una pelicula sumamente rara y eso la convierte en algo genial. Un guion diferente pero a la vez esperable. La actuación de Tilda Swinton no decepciona en lo absoluto, te hace sentir desesperado, conectado y hasta miserable. Es una pelicula que vale la pena ver en silencio, en tu casa, sin comida y sin acompañantes preferiblemente. See more Michaellle B @Michael120 Dec 22 I respect what We Need to Talk About Kevin is trying to do, but it didn’t work for me. I found Kevin as a character more irritating than compelling, and the film’s insistence on his importance felt self-satisfied rather than insightful. The tone kept me at a distance instead of drawing me in. While the mother’s character had moments of nuance, the overall experience felt alienating rather than engaging. See more H B @RT58204091 Dec 22 I thought it was so good, the child actor did an incredible job and it was just the right amount of creepy. See more Read all reviews
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Lynne Ramsay

Director

Tilda Swinton

Eva

John C. Reilly

Franklin

Ezra Miller

Kevin (Teenager)

Jasper Newell

Kevin (6-8 Years)

Rocky Duer

Kevin (Toddler)

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Synopsis Eva Khatchadourian is a travel writer/publisher who gives up her beloved freedom and Bohemian lifestyle to have a child with her husband, Franklin. Pregnancy does not seem to agree with Eva, but what's worse, when she does give birth to a baby boy named Kevin, she can't seem to bond with him. When Kevin grows from a fussy, demanding toddler into a sociopathic teen, Eva is forced to deal with the aftermath of her son's horrific act.
Director
Lynne Ramsay
Producer
Luc Roeg, Jennifer Fox, Robert Salerno
Screenwriter
Lynne Ramsay, Rory Stewart Kinnear
Distributor
Oscilloscope Pictures
Production Co
UK Film Council, BBC Films
Rating
R (Language|Disturbing Violence/Behavior|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 9, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 14, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$487.1K
Runtime
1h 51m
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