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The Weight of Water (2000)

R  |   |  Crime, Drama, Mystery  |  31 July 2002 (France)
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A newspaper photographer, Jean, researches the lurid and sensational axe murder of two women in 1873 as an editorial tie-in with a brutal modern double murder. She discovers a cache of ... See full summary »

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A newspaper photographer, Jean, researches the lurid and sensational axe murder of two women in 1873 as an editorial tie-in with a brutal modern double murder. She discovers a cache of papers that appear to give an account of the murders by an eyewitness. The plot weaves between the narrative of the eyewitness and Jean's private struggle with jealousies and suspicions as her marriage teeters. Written by Anonymous

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Rated R for violence, sexuality/nudity, and brief language | See all certifications »

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Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$45,888 (USA) (1 November 2002)

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$102,622 (USA) (15 November 2002)
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This story is the reason there is no death penalty in the State of Maine. After the execution they realized that the other woman could have been the killer. See more »

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Smuttynose Island is in the state of Maine but the trial in the film took place in New Hampshire. The state line divides the Isles of Shoals. See more »

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Maren Hontvedt: I have discovered in my life that it is not always the nature of god nor why he may bring in one night pleasure & death & rage & tenderness all intermingled so that one can barely distinguish one from the other... and it is all that one can do to hang onto sanity.
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An oddly engaging film that explores provocative themes with a welcome adult sensibility.
26 March 2003 | by (Colorado Springs) – See all my reviews

In spite of it's convoluted plot, there is much to admire about this picture, particularly the sexual tension it exudes. The contemporary story is derivative of Polanski's brilliant KNIFE IN THE WATER, while the flashback story is ripe with atmosphere and an ominous mood that overwhelms the rest of the picture and sustains the whole movie. The ensemble performances are first rate, slightly uneven at times, but generally committed. Elizabeth Hurley is appropriately sexy in her bit, and no less interesting than anyone else, despite what you might expect. This is a rather somber, mood piece from Bigelow, whose reputation as a keen director of action movies is only briefly apparent in this subdued thriller. Well worth a look.


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