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Critic Reviews for Down in the Valley
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Both actors work hard to give this disturbing crime story some flavor and substance, but the narrative is overextended and poorly organized.
December 18, 2006 | Full Review… -
Strange but compelling.
June 24, 2006 | Full Review… -
There's no depth to the story, and as the thrills start to kick in, Down in the Valley becomes a B-movie - less a modern epic Western than a two-reel oater with a cheap cliffhanger.
June 24, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review… -
It aims to be a Badlands for a new generation. It's closer to The O.C. with horses.
June 23, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 -
Even if this drama from David Jacobson can't quite cover all the territory the director-writer is looking to survey, it still's one of the most original movies in a long time.
June 2, 2006 | Rating: 3/4 -
Jacobson kicks up a lot of dust here, but as it begins to settle, the movie becomes more and more muddled.
June 2, 2006 | Rating: C+
Audience Reviews for Down in the Valley
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Apr 02, 2011More power to the film for its refreshing premise, fine performance from Norton, of course and having Evan Rachel Wood (that actually doesn't affect the quality of the film, but it's still nice) to make an attempt at raising the film above its lack of development, unlikeable young characters, (surprise, surprise) poor soundtrack, melodrama, character behavior exaggerations, inconsistant character focus, occasional weak dialogue, lengthy sequences, forced theme and character changes, rushed ending and being dull. Still, the pros can't prevent "Down in the Valley" from remaining a very underwhelming and totally inconsistant use of potential. Man, I sure do dread griping about a movie with my man Eddy. Well, at least it's not as awkward as my opinions on "Joe Versus the Volcano" and "The Da Vinci Code". Sorry again Tom.Cameron J Super Reviewer
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Dec 09, 2010I see so many people having a problem with the fact that the film is unrealistic. But romantic.Mouhannad S Super Reviewer
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Jan 15, 2010Down in the Valley is a bit of a jumble, switching tones and genres quickly from the first to second half, but I'm still glad I watched it. The performances by all of the main actors, especially Norton, are pitch perfect and make this movie better than it probably is. The first half is the good half, building up a sweet romance that is quiet and touching, but the second half has tons of implausible moments that make this otherwise great movie a little hard to swallow. I wish the screenplay was better than it is, but it is still worth a rental based on everything else.Josh L Super Reviewer
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Oct 29, 2009Down in The Valley What a great film...very layered and subtle. It is beautifully shot and the four main characters are original and yet painfully familiar in their alienation, anger, and despair. The Cowboy character played by Edward Norton (who is amazing) seems so simple at first but as he is drawn into the family his character and the truth unravels in ways that left me at a stand still near the end of the film. The character played by Rory Culkin, "Twig", says very little throughout the film and yet he conveys a sense of yearning and loneliness almost too painful to bare. But even he undergoes an unexpected transformation by the end of the film. The lead is a beautiful creature on the screen. Her relationship with the Cowboy seemed unlikely at first and then became completely believable, especially in the bathtub scene. This is a film for lovers of independent film and psychological kinds of cinema. There are also several scenes that border on surrealism. This film will leave you thinking and wondering about your lifeCassandra M Super Reviewer
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