A very emotionally authentic film about a very real human tragedy. Superb performances by all of the main characters. Still, it's pretty hard for a movie like this not to drag at points.

Feels more like a TV production than a big screen film. Story is depressing, but it really didn't feel authentic to me. Not sure if it's the fault of the book or this adaptation.

Very well crafted.

Isn't that bad. May be I wasn't on the mood to watch this film.

A fine film, but too slow for me. I was very happy when Julie Christie didn't win Best Actress, like everyone was saying she would. That was an example of Hollywood politics, since she wasn't THAT good.

Sarah Polley does a great job in her feature film directing debut. Both the lead actors give outstanding performances. I would have liked for the movie to go on for one more scene.

Emotionally understated and unoriginal in its approach, "Away from Her" still manages to be a compelling and occasionally touching drama about Alzheimer's, mostly due to strong performances by Pinsent, Christie and Dukakis. Despite avoiding dramatic intensity, Polley's feature film directorial and screenwriting debut shows great promise, as her effort demonstrates both sensibility and restraint, as well as a budding visual talent.

If this movie were any more touching I'd feel like I was masturbating. It's that touching. And I don't mean that I gleaned any sexual gratification from the film, just that it touched me so profoundly, it was like hands came out of the screen and molested me. I cried. I'm not ashamed to admit that.

Heartrending yet heartwarming. I loved this movie! Polleys freshman direction of this short story by Munro is right on the mark!

Extraordinary performances from Christie and Pinsent, and honest, restrained direction from first-timer Sarah Polley. The film falters in structure and loses intensity slightly just when it needs it--towards the end--but these are minor quibbles, since the film taken as a whole is honest, cliche-free and very moving.

87.750

This is a really wrenching film, and all the better for it.

Beautifully made, with superb performances from the two leads. Christie is fantastic but Pinsent is the star for me. He plays the role with quiet dignity, only letting his deep sorrow rise to the surface in rare moments.

"Polley creates a portrait that might be dubbed Scenes From a Marriage's End." - Nick Schager

I don't think I'll ever see love better portrayed on screen again. This isn't for everyone, it isn't fun. It's slow and steady and real life. Julie Christie is so beautiful that it was almost distracting and cheers to Sarah Polley, who went from playing Ramona to at 28 making a film where people over 50 aren't devoid of sexuality or mistakes.

Away From Her is excellent. It's endearing and personal without being sappy or over-sentimental like a lot of these illness movies are. The two lead actors in this movie are remarkable, and it will be wholly deserving when Christie gets her second Oscar for this movie. The story is told lightly, focusing mostly on the husband and his trouble dealing with his wife's issues, but it's never dramatic or even hard to stomach. It's just a great movie.

Very effective. Of course we have Julie Christie demonstrating remarkable skill in balancing the decline of Fiona, but don't dismiss Gordon Pinsent either- he's just as superior. The film grows intensely shattering and provides a fantastic showcase for both lead actors. It's a tear-jerker for the romance crowd, but wisely not forced-upon the audience. You simply admire these fantastic performances. Audiences that dug 'The Notebook' will surely find a more honest, heartbreaking romance here.

A beautiful film with an impeccable balance of humor and sorrow. As all her awards indicate, Christie is excellent, but Pinsent is at least as good.