We Need to Talk About Kevin

We Need to Talk About Kevin
7.5

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Directed by: Lynne Ramsay

Overview

After her son Kevin commits a horrific act, troubled mother Eva reflects on her complicated relationship with her disturbed son as he grew from a toddler into a teenager.

We Need to Talk About Kevin

Reviews (4)

  • Gimly (Rated: 7)

    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.

    _Final rating:★★★½ - I str...

  • Reno (Rated: 6)

    How do you define a parenting failure!

    The film was based on the book of the same name, directed by a Scottish director. A psychological thriller, one of those what some people feel uncomfortable watching it. The film holds a suspense from the past event, it is not going to be revealed until ...

  • Nathan (Rated: 5)

    I enjoyed this, although I felt that it had potential to be really special. The direction was overall solid, with great audio and visuals beats that are present throughout the entire film. It creates subtle and eerie tension that continues to grow until the sinister climax of the film. Tilda Swinton...

  • CinemaSerf (Rated: 7)

    "Eva" (Tilda Swinton) and "Frank" (John C. Reilly) do make for quite an unlikely couple but that they become, marrying and having a son. He's the eponymous child with whom she simply cannot bond. She only has to look at him and he bursts into tears, or fills his nappy. She must persevere, though, ho...

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