But despite sensitivity to the myriad ways personal history shapes us, the film often feels as emotionally constrained and rigid as the Quoyle house lashed to the hill.

Full Review | Jan 29, 2020

Spacey is terrific at playing monsters... As Quoyle stumbles through the Newfoundland scenery with a look of dumb, wounded decency that's as annoying as it is unpersuasive, his eyes let us know that he's smarter than the guy he's playing.

Full Review | May 17, 2018

You can envision the attractively packaged DVD or Blu-ray sell-through collection now: 'Lasse Hallstrom's Baldly Oscar-Baiting Literary Adaptations. Buy it today!'

Full Review | Original Score: D | May 15, 2012

Not really meant for kids and teens.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 29, 2010

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 7, 2008

What has happened to Lasse Hallstrom: This poor adaptation of an interesting novel is not only bland but also poorly acted and shapeless

Full Review | Original Score: C | Jan 11, 2007

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 30, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

...a problematic film redeemed by its steel gray palette and the actorly instincts of its chief players

Full Review | Original Score: B | Jan 29, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Dec 11, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 76/100 | Mar 16, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | May 14, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Feb 8, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: D | Dec 17, 2002

Kevin Spacey, Julianne Moore astound in touching, well-told tale of rebirth and redemption.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Nov 7, 2002

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 30, 2002

Hallstrm ... has done a spectacular job with this odd story, and has created a memorable, if not perfect film.

Full Review | Oct 21, 2002

Mr. Spacey and his estimable supporting cast bring skill and commitment to their roles; they respect their characters and demand as much from the audience.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 15, 2002

The ensemble work by the cast helps detract from the narrative's basic aimlessness.

Full Review | Sep 1, 2002

The book is better----Long awaited screen adaptation of E. Annie Proulx's "Shipping News" fails to transport the goods

Full Review | Jul 15, 2002