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The Clearing

The Clearing

2004
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 35m
The story of a parallel emotional struggle between the victim of a kidnapping and the family that is left behind. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
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The Clearing

2004
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 35m
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Avg Percentile 34.33% from 260 total ratings

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Rated 21 Aug 2009
7
40th
Weak script, non-existent ending, poorly edited, numerous flash-backs.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
69
23rd
Was this a character study or a suspense film? I don't know and I'm not sure the director did either. It's one of those movies you appreciate for trying something and doing a decent job of it, even if ultimately it doesn't quite work.
Rated 02 Feb 2007
20
9th
Justin Haythe, who wrote The Clearing, obviously suffers from a rare writer's version of Stockholm Syndrome. Otherwise I can't figure out why I should care about any of this.
Rated 17 Feb 2007
50
35th
Pretty good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
35
7th
Some strong acting, especially by the always engaging Helen Mirren, but the nonlinear editing can't hide how dull and protypical this kidnapping story is.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
10th
This is a boring movie.
Rated 28 Jan 2008
55
25th
Rather disappointing considering the all-star cast. Seems aimless and anticlamactic.
Rated 25 Feb 2009
57
50th
A good performance of Dafoe made this film worthy to watch.
Rated 11 Dec 2009
82
32nd
Mediocre movie, with a climax that is missing.
Rated 27 Mar 2010
55
41st
A well-acted film that builds suspense until the end, but ends unsatisfactorily, especially considering the waste of good actors.
Rated 28 Nov 2010
15
21st
"The Clearing needed the firm hand of a Hollywood insubordinate, not a sycophant." - Joe McGovern
Rated 19 Oct 2011
47
16th
Such a bad movie....
Rated 26 Apr 2017
76
36th
has very little sth to learn from, but zero entertainment, no joy in watching this at any moment.
Rated 04 Jan 2021
38
23rd
Talented actors without a cohesive script to match their skills.

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