Rabbit Hole (2010)

Life for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident.

Director:

John Cameron Mitchell

Writers:

David Lindsay-Abaire (screenplay), David Lindsay-Abaire (based on his play: "Rabbit Hole")

Stars:

Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 20 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicole Kidman	...	Becca
Aaron Eckhart	...	Howie
Dianne Wiest	...	Nat
Miles Teller	...	Jason
Tammy Blanchard	...	Izzy
Sandra Oh	...	Gabby
Giancarlo Esposito	...	Auggie
Jon Tenney	...	Rick
Stephen Mailer	...	Kevin
Mike Doyle	...	Craig
Roberta Wallach	...	Rhonda
Patricia Kalember	...	Peg
Ali Marsh	...	Donna
Yetta Gottesman	...	Ana
Colin Mitchell	...	Sam

Storyline

Becca and Howie Corbett are a happily married couple whose perfect world is forever changed when their young son, Danny, is killed by a car. Becca, an executive-turned-stay-at-home mother, tries to redefine her existence in a surreal landscape of well-meaning family and friends. Painful, poignant, and often funny, Becca's experiences lead her to find solace in a mysterious relationship with a troubled young comic-book artist, Jason - the teenage driver of the car that killed Danny. Becca's fixation with Jason pulls her away from memories of Danny, while Howie immerses himself in the past, seeking refuge in outsiders who offer him something Becca is unable to give. The Corbetts, both adrift, make surprising and dangerous choices as they choose a path that will determine their fate.

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Plot Keywords:

car | comic book | comic book artist | memory | tragic event | 

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Taglines:

The only way out is through.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, some drug use and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [jp]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2011 (Latvia)

Also Known As:

Al otro lado del corazón

Filming Locations:

Douglaston, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$53,778 (USA) (17 December 2010)

Gross:

$2,221,809 (USA) (1 April 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Olympus Pictures, Blossom Films, Oddlot Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nicole Kidman didn't see the the original Broadway play when it premiered in 2006, but she read a review and called up a producer from her production company, Blossom Films. The following night he saw the play and afterwards set up a meeting with David Lindsay-Abaire about the film. Kidman later read the script and saw an Australian production.

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Goofs

When Rebecca goes to visit her old job at Sotheby's, the same two extras are walking behind her both before she walks in and after she leaves.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Peg: Becca? Becca?

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.50 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Nail"
Written and performed by Anton Sanko

User Reviews

It's simple but stunning, it's usual but complex, carried by three overwhelming performances. This is without a doubt one of the best movies released this year.

A subject like this requires attention and scrupulousness and it definitely had plenty of both. Based on the book "Rabbit Hole" written by David-Lindsay Abaire, the movie is riveting as far as execution and concept. It's very well organized, it's narrative structure is impressive and it definitely catches you emotionally. The story is about a family, husband (Aaron Eckhart) and wife (Nicole Kidman), that have to deal with the emotional consequences of losing their 4 years old child. In order to free themselves they have to accept the past and move on and also to regain their trust in themselves and recommit to their marriage. The movie is getting real honest approaching the human's allowance to forgiveness when the confrontation between the "broken" family and the one responsible for that finally has place. It might appear to be a simple story but it's not thanks to the patience and passion the director, John Cameron Mitchell, invested in it. Dazzling visually and very inspiring, this movie succeeds to entertain, amaze and replenish it's audience with hope in totality.

Carried not only by it's execution but also by it's memorable Oscar-worthy performances, Rabbit Hole finds himself to be one of the best movies of 2010. Nicole Kidman as the simple Becca, offers one of her best performances in a long time. It's a simply astounding, honest and passionate performance of this weakened but reasonable and powerful woman that must be rewarded by the Academy with at least a nomination if not the award itself. Aaron Eckart does not get over-shadowed by Kidman's performance and proves once again that by portraying Becca's husband, Howie, his acting capabilities exceed our expectations. There are also notable performances by Dianne Wiest as Becca's mother and Miles Teller as the one responsible for the suffered loss.

Visually the movie finds it's own identity in the beautiful palette of colors. The cinematography it's the most you could ask for this kind of movie. There's no need for any other requirements. The most beautiful thing though it's the soundtrack which as simple as it might be... it fits the atmosphere and the story perfectly. Those violin and guitar chords, the little piano rolling in the background create a unique peaceful mood.

What I do want at the end of my review is to recommend this movie to anyone because it's simple but stunning, it's usual but complex, carried by three overwhelming performances. This is without a doubt one of the best movies released this year.