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Far From Heaven

2 Ratings: 0.0

A movie directed by Todd Haynes

The model marriage of Frank (Dennis Quaid) and Cathy Whitaker (Julianne Moore) in 1950s Hartford is depicted in television ads, and a magazine features photographs of Cathy as a model homemaker and citizen. Yet, behind the curtains of their dream home, … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Dramas

Cast: Lindsay Andretta

Director: Todd Haynes

Release Date: 2002

MPAA Rating: PG-13

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review by Fudge23. October 09, 2003

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Dennis Quaid is a bad actor...period

Pros: Julianne Moore Cons: Dennis Quaid - terrible diaglogue The Bottom Line: Another Dennis Quaid stinker. Too bad Julienne Moore got caught in this one. Don't waste your money on this. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie's plot. This film was such a waste! I must admit to being predisposed to not liking anyting with Dennis Quaid (remember Great Balls of Fire?) He is simply … more

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review by beckytcy. December 29, 2002

Style Over Substance: Far From Heaven an Imitation of Sirk

Pros: Moore, cinematography, moving, melodrama (if that's a good thing) Cons: wooden acting, stylized, melodrama (if you're not into that) The Bottom Line: "Show me show me show me how you do that trick..." Oh, it's far from heaven. Sorry... Um, yeah, you should see Sirk's Imitation of Life instead. Cathy and Frank Whitaker appear to live the ideal life, and could appear on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. In fact, the … more

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