Open Window (film) explained

Open Window
Director:Mia Goldman
Producer:Thomas K. Barad
Midge Sanford
Starring:Robin Tunney
Music:Cliff Eidelman
Cinematography:Denis Maloney
Editing:Heather Persons
Runtime:97 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Open Window is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Mia Goldman and starring Robin Tunney.[1] Lasse Hallström and Todd Field serve as executive producers of the film.[2]

Cast

Release

The film was screened at the 23rd Jerusalem Film Festival in July 2006.[3]

Reception

The film has a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews.[4]

John Anderson of Variety gave the film a negative review and wrote that it "goes down like medicine."[5] The Hollywood Reporters Sura Wood commended the cinematography and score, but felt the film was ultimately undermined by the weak script and characters.[6] Matthew Gilbert of The Boston Globe found the film difficult to watch due to its subject matter, but he commended its "powerful message" and the "admirably pared-down performances by Tunney and Edgerton."[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Horn. John. An open window on a filmmaker’s trauma. July 16, 2007. Los Angeles Times. October 14, 2022.
  2. Web site: McGavin. Patrick Z.. Open Window. January 29, 2006. Screen Daily. October 14, 2022.
  3. News: Brown. Hannah. Looking back through an Open Window. July 13, 2006. The Jerusalem Post. October 14, 2022.
  4. Web site: Open Window. Rotten Tomatoes. October 13, 2022.
  5. Anderson. John. Open Window. January 27, 2006. Variety. October 14, 2022.
  6. Open Window. Sura. Wood. The Hollywood Reporter. January 26, 2006. 392. 43. 28. 0018-3660.
  7. Web site: Gilbert. Matthew. July 16, 2007. 'Window': A view of loss, love, and survival. The Boston Globe. D.5. October 18, 2022. ProQuest.