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The Shipping News

User rating: 4.25 78 Reviews | Write a Review

In Theaters: December 25, 2001

R | Drama | 2h 0m

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User rating: February 4, 2010

Great movie, great cast.reat setting.

User rating: May 30, 2006

Absolutely loved the movie. Not your usual movie crap, which makes it so appealing. Great cast, of course, and an intriguing story.

User rating: December 29, 2005

Bleak & pure.... its not all about glamour....

User rating: November 10, 2005

I love this film and it made want to come and live in Newfoundland. I love the human story, the scenery in which it takes place, the sense of community. Francis T.

User rating: August 15, 2005

Loved the book so much I was afraid the movie would be a huge let-down, but it really wasn`t. The plot has some interesting variations from Proulx`s original, but the actors, director and film crew did an excellent job of capturing the essence and charm of this small town in Newfoundland with its eccentric characters. Kevin Spacey was awesome, as always.

User rating: July 20, 2005

I adored that film because of its story and location.

User rating: August 7, 2004

it was an incredibly moving film that stirred the depth of my spirit and reminded me of how simple life/living can be extremely rewarding. infact, i felt rather propelled to revisit newfoundland once again. this film is a timeless classic! i loved the naturalness of the performers and the directors sensibilities.

User rating: July 4, 2004

Just watched this movie again. I think Lasse Hallstrom did a wonderful job! I hope he makes another movie set in Newfoundland. Dame Judi Dench is always terrific! As is Gordon Pinsent and Pete Postlethwaite. I love when Pete comes to Canada, but I hate when he is the bad guy! Pete...please come back, but do something like Among Giants...will ya. :o)

User rating: May 16, 2004

brillant movie

User rating: March 10, 2004

Absolutly Fabulous