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

In 2006 Cynthia Nixon won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Play) for the role of the grieving mother in David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama 'Rabbit Hole' on stage.

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Goofs

When Rick and Howie are in the locker room, Rick's left shirt sleeve changes a few times between being down and folded up.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Peg: Becca? Becca?

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Connections

Featured in Great Movie Mistakes III: Not in 3D (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Over The Moon"
Written by Charlotte Politte and John Rowin
Performed by Rick Riso
Courtesy of Mar-Tune Music

User Reviews

A film dripping with beauty and sorrow

Nicole Kidman has an outstanding resume collected in the past 25 years. The Hours, Moulin Rouge!, Eyes Wide Shut, The Interpreter, Margot at the Wedding, The Others, Birth, Dogville, Nine, Cold Mountain, the list goes on. She's proved herself to be the best working actress out there, today, but has had a bit of a rough patch since her Oscar win with many films flopping critically and or financially. "Rabbit Hole" reiterates the fact she's the best there is.

Kidman plays Becca with intense, explosive motivation. She really gets under your skin; you see Becca, not Nicole Kidman. It really is a landmark in her career. She's bound to get a well- earned Oscar nomination and will go head-to-head with Natalie Portman for the win (Don't you wish there were more ties?) She transforms into the role and drenches it in realism. sorrow. It's beyond words can describe and mothers who've gone through such a horrible loss will thank Kidman left and right.

The script plays a character itself. Its dark subject matter was a risky one, but it unflinchingly succeeds at all costs. It displays accurately the process of grief and does justice to the sorrowful topic. The much needed comic relief moments are in there as well, which lightens up the mood. Some dialogue will stick with you as you leave this film and will haunt you. You'll find yourself repeating what's said in the film. The direction goes hand-in-hand with the script. The delicate approach is perfectly matched. With a film like this, it could be over- the-top and obnoxious, or flat and lifeless, but the director finds just the right note and strikes it right for 90 minutes.

Aaron Eckhart plays opposite Kidman as the husband, Howie. He is dignifying in his depiction of a grieving father in need of conquer this tragedy. Diane Weist is also a wonderful standout as Becca's mother who has also lost a child. She has her dramatic moments which are the weight of her performance, but has so much warmth to her character which really makes you care for her.

Rabbit Hole isn't to be missed. It's a fascinating, deep, and moving film that will knock you on your feet. Kidman is terrific, but not without the support of Eckhart and Weist. The score is also brilliant and beautiful. At a nice, short running-time, Rabbit Hole will have an impact on your day.