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Critic Chris Hewitt
rated 8

Low-key, but emotionally devastating, former actor Todd Field's first movie is a superbly-crafted examination of family rifts, grief and the lengths to which one will go to appease a guilty conscience.

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Cast & Crew

Todd Field
Director
Tom Wilkinson
As Matt Fowler
Marisa Tomei
As Natalie Strout
Veronica Cartwright
As Minister on Television
Sissy Spacek
As Ruth Fowler
Karen Allen
As Marla Keyes
Celia Weston
As Katie Grinnel
Daran Norris
As Red Sox Replay

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In the Bedroom is a powerful and emotional drama that explores the complexities of family dynamics and the unimaginable tragedy that can strike at any moment. The movie follows the Fowler family, who are struggling to come to terms with the loss of their son Frank, who was killed in a tragic accident. The film takes place in a small coastal town in Maine, where Matt and Ruth Fowler, played by Tom Wilkinson and Sissy Spacek, are trying to navigate their grief and find a way to move forward. The movie's plot revolves around the events leading up to Frank's death and its aftermath, as well as the impact it has on each member of the Fowler family. Matt and Ruth's relationship is put to the test as they struggle to cope with their loss, while their son's girlfriend Natalie Strout, played by Marisa Tomei, becomes embroiled in a violent custody battle with her ex-husband Richard Strout. The film builds towards a heart-wrenching climax as Matt is forced to confront his own grief and take matters into his own hands. The cast delivers outstanding performances throughout the film, bringing depth and nuance to their characters. The cinematography captures the picturesque coastal town of Camden, Maine in all its beauty and isolation. In contrast, the score hauntingly complements each scene with melancholic piano melodies that evoke feelings of sorrow without becoming overbearing or clichéd. Overall this movie will leave you emotionally drained yet grateful for having experienced such an intense portrayal of humanity at its most vulnerable moments; raw emotions exposed without apology or excuse - just like life itself sometimes demands from us all!

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as In the Bedroom include Don't Say a Word, The Prestige, Primal Fear, The Departed, 28 Days Later, The Rainmaker.