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The Lovely Bones Review
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Final Review Score
6.2
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Great
The Lovely Bones (2009) is a Peter Jackson film whose storytelling, performances, and direction deserve attention beyond its place in the director’s filmography.
Story and Characters
After a young girl is murdered, she observes her grieving family and the investigation into her disappearance from a fantastical space between life and the afterlife.
Performances and Direction
Saoirse Ronan brings warmth and sensitivity to Susie Salmon, while Stanley Tucci is chilling as the man responsible for her death. The family drama explores grief, anger, and the difficulty of moving forward after unimaginable loss.
Filmmaking and Themes
Jackson’s elaborate visions of the in-between world are visually ambitious, but their lush fantasy sometimes clashes with the story’s disturbing reality. Uneven pacing and tonal shifts limit the emotional power of an otherwise heartfelt adaptation.
The Final Verdict
A visually striking but uneven drama whose strongest moments come from its performances and portrait of loss.
Movie Information
- Film: The Lovely Bones
- Year: 2009
- Director: Peter Jackson
- Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Stanley Tucci, Susan Sarandon
- Genre: Supernatural drama