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Rating: 7.1/10 by 4568 users

The Lovely Bones (2009)

After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family -- and her killer. As she observes their daily lives, she must balance her thirst for revenge with her desire for her family to heal.

Directing:
  • Peter Jackson
Writing:
  • Alice Sebold
  • Fran Walsh
  • Philippa Boyens
  • Peter Jackson
Stars:
Release Date: Sat, Dec 26, 2009

Rating: 7.1/10 by 4568 users

Alternative Title:
Flickan från ovan - SE
Herfra min himmel - DK
ラブリーボーン - JP
Милі кості - UA
Desde Mi Cielo - MX
러블리 본즈 - KR
The Lovely Bones - US
蘇西的世界 - TW

Country:
United Kingdom
New Zealand
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 02 hour 16 minutes
Budget: $65,000,000
Revenue: $93,600,000

Plot Keyword: rape, based on novel or book, afterlife, loss of loved one, tree, 1970s, serial killer, corpse, pedophile, teenage love, grieving, childhood sexual abuse, based on young adult novel
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Saoirse Ronan
Susie Salmon
Mark Wahlberg
Jack Salmon
Rachel Weisz
Abigail Salmon
Susan Sarandon
Grandma Lynn
Stanley Tucci
George Harvey
Rose McIver
Lindsey Salmon
Carolyn Dando
Ruth Connors
Christian Ashdale
Buckley Salmon
Jake Abel
Brian Nelson
Tom McCarthy
Principal Caden
Stink Fisher
Mr. Connors
Evelyn Lennon
Susie Salmon (aged 3 years)
Andrew James Allen
Samuel Heckler
Stefania LaVie Owen
Flora Hernandez
Scott Evans
Townsperson
Ashley Brimfield
Teenage Girl in Parking Lot
John Jezior
Mr. O'Dwyer
Anna George
Mrs. Singh
Greg Wood
Hospital Doctor
Freya Milner
Jackie Meyer
Dan Kern
Hospital Doctor
Ruby Hudson
Lana Johnson
Tina Graham
Sophie Cichetti
Phoebe Gittins
Mr. Harvey's Victim
Anna Dawson
Mr. Harvey's Victim
Lili Bayliss
Mr. Harvey's Victim
Veronica Horn
Grace Tarking
Jack Hoffman
Fashion Show MC
David C. Roehm Sr.
Mr. Coleman (as David C. Roehm Sr)
Seth F. Miller
Soccer Coach
Lee Miller
Townsperson
Nakia Dillard
Townsperson
Billy Jackson
Mall Shopper
Bob Burns
Mall Shopper
Kathy Burns
Mall Shopper
April Phillips
Police Station Mother (as April Philips)
Grace Carden-Horton
Police Station Girl
Gabby Greig
Police Station Girl
Bravo
Holiday the Salmon family dog
Peter Jackson
Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)

Kewl Kat

Most people have probably seen The Lovely Bones by now but I will keep the spoilers to a minimum. This film will always be remembered as the breakout role for the incredible Saoirse Ronan. It will also be remembered as one of the most controversial films ever made. People tend to break off into two camps: Team Salmon or Team Harvey. It starts off innocently enough: a boy-crazy teenage girl in the 1970s is crushing on a man at school. It seems that he is interested in Susie too and despite the disparity in age, she falls for his charms, mostly due to his exchange student allure and suave accent. As the film progresses, it becomes clear that another gentleman is also interested in the nubile teen. His name is Mr. Harvey and he lives in Susie's neighborhood. Unlike the man from school, Mr. Harvey puts in a tremendous amount of effort in an attempt to win the love of Susie Salmon. He builds her an amazing underground clubhouse, complete with all the stuff young people from that era loved. He had beverages such as Coca Cola that he selflessly shared with Susie as they hung out. It became clear that Mr. Harvey, while having great taste in females, was a bit awkward around them. His nervousness around Susie Salmon was evident and she picked up on that. Girls prefer a man with confidence. I also feel that maybe she was turned off because the Coke that Mr. Harvey gave her was warm. I didn't see an ice-filled cooler in the clubhouse anywhere. So I think these factors all led to Susie Salmon losing her patience, which erupted in an unfortunate display of rudeness. Mr. Harvey only had one rule in the clubhouse: Be polite. Susie Salmon broke that rule and the series of events that followed spiraled into one great, big, unfortunate chain reaction. There are no bad people in The Lovely Bones. True, Susie Salmon came off as being a little narcissistic and immature but she was only 14 years old. Mr. Harvey was socially awkward and made some unfortunate choices in life but he had a deep desire to be loved and respected. Despite his talents and generosity, it seemed nobody opened up their heart to him. The Lovely Bones is a film that will force you to take sides. Whether you end up on Team Harvey or Team Salmon, be prepared for an emotional ride. There are great performances all around. 8/10.

flabob257

This was a very good movie. I never heard of this movie so i was watching my tv,lazy day so i left this on my tv and i was really interesting movie. I will give a 9 out of 10

ANTIVICTORIA

Without the rape, from the book, the movie loses all potency and gravitas. In what universe is there a Pro-Harvey/childraping/murderer?


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