STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Classic

Excellent

Good

Fair

Tragic

FILM DETAILS

Certificate 15

Cast Kevin Spacey Julianne Moore Judi Dench Cate Blanchett Scott Glenn

Directors Lasse Hallstrom Lasse Hallstrom

Screenwriters Robert Nelson Jacobs Robert Nelson Jacobs

Running Time 117 minutes

The Shipping News (15)

Plot
After a family tragedy, Quoyle heads to Newfoundland with his aunt and daughter. Taking a job with the local paper and beginning a tentative romance with a single mother, he slowly discovers his self-esteem.

Verdict
Those who warm to classy Hollywood adaptations will find much to admire and enjoy, particularly in the performances. It's more of the same: well-acted, slightly worthy entertainment for a discerning (but not necessarily demanding) audience.


Reviewer: Alan Morrison

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