Far From Heaven (2002)

Knocking on Heaven's Door

"Far From Heaven" is like a perfectly cut cubic zirconium. It looks like a diamond--but it's not. In the same way,"Far from Heaven" is a '50s "women's film" a la Douglas Sirk,but it's not. It's Todd Haynes' homage. Julianne Moore is luminous as a '50s housewife caught between the two men in her life--her beloved husband (Dennis Quaid) and her black gardener whom she befriends (Dennis Haysbert)

"Far from Heaven" is retro with an edge--Dennis Quaid embodies gay issues as the closeted husband. Dennis Haysbert embodies the racial issues of the time that still exist. There's a timelessness, but also a contemporary slant. Dennis Quaid,usually macho,is perfect as the closeted,conflicted husband. Haysbert is wonderful as Moore's wise friend. Julianne Moore is especially poignant and powerful in her portrayal. As a woman, she loses everything due to societal taboos. She becomes a stigmatized divorcee because of her husband's forbidden inclinations; she is isolated once Haysbert says their racial differences are irreconcilable.

"Far from Heaven" is melodrama. It stands as one of Haynes' best works and proof that Moore is one of the great actresses of our time. "Far from Heaven" is celestial! January 6, 2009

Radical Acceptance...This will help you get through it !

If you ever asked yourself as we all have done. Why do people treat each other the way they do ?...you need look no further ! Watch this film ! You won't have to ask your therapist, your girlfriend or anyone else. What ever your going through... I understand now why bad things happen to good people ! December 4, 2008

A film to make you smile, cry and think

'Far from heaven' the film throws light on situations, secret affairs and taboos. The film takes you right to the mid 50's, the costums, the settings, the whole atmosphere is that of the late 1950's. Julianne Moore gives an outstanding performence, you can see her expressing so much through her eyes alone. Dennis Quaid was excellent too, you can see the plight in which the charecters are. Nevertheless, Dennis Haysbert delivers an excellent performence as well, the chemistry between Haysbert and Moore is quite strong in the film and you can smell the attraction in the air. The conclusion is reasonable. One of the very few drama based films worth appreciating, watch it for the strong charecter developments and chemistries, watch is specially for Julianne Moore, words alone wont describe this wonderfull film. November 12, 2008

Camp worthy of John Waters

Surely this is not intended to be taken seriously, for if it is it is one of the worst films ever made. It must be a camp romp. The plot, the dialogue, and even the voices are such extreme parodies that I expected Divine to rise from the grave for a cameo. November 11, 2008

A Must See Movie

This movie realy captures the time period and the struggles of being gay and race relations in the 50's. Everyone should see this movie. November 11, 2008

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