IslandGuru Who payed the critics

Fluentiama Perfect cast and a good story

ReaderKenka Let's be realistic.

Manthast Absolutely amazing

CBarb70654 I have seen this movie many times, and recently read new overviews of Diane Keaton's work, so rented it again. The agony of indecision, the power of ego, the twisted things a person will do in response to losing a partner, and the ways we fool ourselves as well as defend ourselves, smack you in the face in this film. Many of us are not "well-balanced" when it comes to loss and change. Many of us remember being emotionally overwrought in a relationship that was breaking down. Despite reading some negative comments about "Shoot the Moon" I still found myself drawn in and knocked out by it. The material was tricky, I found myself gasping in parts because I recognized the despair. Like they say, "Not for Everyone," but definitely for me.

sol- Although the action is sometimes over-the-top and the story at times is lacking in credibility, the acting strikes no false notes, and it is the natural performances that keep this film moving along. Keaton and Finney received Golden Globe nods for their acting, but it is the actresses who play their children who shine. Dana Hill gives off a particularly good performance as the most mature, but yet still fragile, daughter. The acting keeps the film quite engaging, and it is better than the overall product. There is no sense of time, little in the way of character studies, and the simple music score is very ineffective. It is flawed a film, but one that is certainly better than the average film of its type out there.

Judge8080 'Shoot the Moon'(1982) Shot in postcard beautiful Marin County California, 'Shoot the Moon' is the story of a 15 year marriage that collapses and the after effects it has on the entire family. Albert Finney is a successful writer and Dianne Keaton is his wife and the mother of their four children. This is a highly charged, emotional movie and the performances are all rock solid. Being the great actor that he is, Finney devours his role as the unhappy writer who wants out and Keaton is superb as the wife who just doesn't understand why this is happening to her. The late actress Dana Hall is the eldest daughter and the viewer just wants to reach out and hug her to ease the pain she is going through.If you like a Kleenex type of film, 'Shoot the Moon' is for you

marcdesbiens I gave it 2/5 ... the film really fell apart in the 2nd half, turning in a movie that could be described as 'COMICAL' (unintentionally). Even though it is supposed to be a serious film about 2 people divorcing, there were quite a few moments where I laughed out loud, (no spoilers) especially that ending on the tennis court, I was laughing so hard right there ! ;-)This is a sign the film was a failure because it was supposed to be 100% dramatic and I was thinking it was funny, so there was definitely something that wasn't right *there* ... The beginning was pretty good, the actors were excellent as well, Albert Finney and Diane Keaton in particular. It was fun to see a pre-RobocopPeter Weller in there too as the hunky guy who Keaton hires to build a tennis court next to her house. Multiple nominations as I can see, Golden Globes, Cannes Film Festival, etc.The 4 young daughters were running around in their underwear quite often, using 'inappropriate' language and the camera was lingering unnecessary long on the pre-teens as well, it was noticeable, it hasn't been mentioned here though.