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User rating: 4.25 78 Reviews | Write a Review

In Theaters: December 25, 2001

R | Drama | 2h 0m

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User rating: 4.25

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User rating: January 16, 2002

"It`s a subtly inspirational story, where we root for Quoyle, even though we`re not entirely sure why." -- Kim Morgan, OREGONIAN

User rating: January 16, 2002

"A movie that engrosses, hypnotizes and clings to the memory long after the final frame." -- Rex Reed, NEW YORK OBSERVER

User rating: January 15, 2002

While working on location in Newfoundland, Kevin Spacey took part in a number of local initiation ceremonies including kissing a fish and drinking Screech (a local brew). The locals later accepted him as an adopted Newfie.

User rating: January 14, 2002

Fabulous. I`m even going to say the unthinkable (for me!): I preferred it to the book.

User rating: January 13, 2002

I loved the book, and so I couldn`t wait for the movie. I saw it last night, and it was stunningly beautiful. I loved all the outside scenes the best, especially the old house, and the trip to Gaze Island, where Quoyle learned about his past ancestors. I only wish the director had put in the school concert, and the trip to the city. I think they were very important to the love story.

User rating: January 9, 2002

If you are 40+ years old and you are either a newfie or have some relatives who are, you will love this movie! I on the other hand am 24, half newfie and disliked this film :( sorry kids but i tried my best!

User rating: January 8, 2002

enjoyed more than the book

User rating: January 6, 2002

Fabulous acting! Extremely well cast!

User rating: January 5, 2002

I think it as fabulous and tells about Newfoundland as it was, a little over done but good.

User rating: January 3, 2002

Thought it was it was great. Movie that was needed to start the year 2002 a good warm note.It was so nice to see a Movie that didn`t need foul language or violence to get your attention.