We Need to Talk About Kevin

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Cast & Crew

Tilda Swinton
Eva

John C. Reilly
Franklin

Ezra Miller
Kevin (Teenager)

Jasper Newell
Kevin (6-8 Years)

Rocky Duer
Kevin (Toddler)

Ashley Gerasimovich
Celia

Siobhan Fallon
Wanda

Alex Manette
Colin

Lynne Ramsay
Director

Lynne Ramsay
Screenwriter

Rory Stewart Kinnear
Screenwriter

Luc Roeg
Producer

Jennifer Fox
Producer

Robert Salerno
Producer

Steven Soderbergh
Executive Producer

Christine Langan
Executive Producer

Paula Jalfon
Executive Producer

Christopher Figg
Executive Producer

Robert Whitehouse
Executive Producer

Michael Robinson
Executive Producer

Andrew Orr
Executive Producer

Norman Merry
Executive Producer

Lisa Lambert
Executive Producer

Lynne Ramsay
Executive Producer

Tilda Swinton
Executive Producer

Seamus McGarvey
Cinematographer

Joe Bini
Film Editing

Jonny Greenwood
Original Music

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Audience Reviews for We Need to Talk About Kevin

• Jun 07, 2020

  This film has escaped me since its release. I managed to find the time over the weekend to capture both Lynne Ramsay's latest films. We Need to Talk About Kevin is not an easy film to sit through. It's emotionally battering and hard to watch. The average film audience will not enjoy this film sadly. This is what the age of cinema should be and Ramsay has an artistic style and eye unlike many modern filmmakers. The tone and the way the story is structured is more in line with a horror film. I was shocked to discover the lack of Oscar nomination for Swinton for this role. She is immersed in the role and the confliction she feels towards Kevin is understandable. This is one depressing film to watch, but its rewarding for the courage and style it is filmed. A must-see. 07/06/2020
  Brendan O Super Reviewer
• Aug 23, 2016

  Deeply disturbing and utterly engaging. Not one I can really see myself watching again. But I'm very glad to have watched it the once. Superbly cast and acted. Brilliant photographed and amazing direction. Not to be missed for those who can handle the subject matter.
  

  Gimly M Super Reviewer
• Apr 29, 2015

  A mother whose life is ruined by her son's violent act struggles to make sense of his actions and move on. A slow and meandering film, Lynne Ramsay's contemplative drama asks many questions about parenthood, violence, and sociopathy but offers very few answers; for such high topics, one can't blame it for that. For example, we don't get easy answers like gratuitous child abuse or violent video games to saddle Kevin's behavior on. The flashback moments of Kevin's early childhood are all unsettling, and while the multiple storylines don't always mesh to a consistent narrative, Ramsay succeeds in creating an oppressive and tense mood. Overall, if you're tied to the traditional three-act narrative, this film isn't for you, but it is a strong character-based mediation.
  Jim H Super Reviewer
• Dec 31, 2014

  This film really got to me. Although based on a novel you can't help but be reminded of the atrocities that have occurred in America over the last 10 years. The editing of the film can make the whole thing hard to follow to begin with but it's never boring. My hands were clenched throughout most of the film, especially during the scenes between the mother and son and the tension's built up to the chilling climax. Swinton is very impressive in the role and you never know whether to sympathise with her or blame her. I don't think I'd ever want to sit through this film again but that's simply because I found the whole thing so disturbing.
  

  David S Super Reviewer

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