Nell (1994)
Jeremy Davies, Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson
Nell is a girl who's been brought up in an isolated world. The only person she knew was her mother and twin sister. They lived together in a cottage in the forest. Nobody has ever met Nell. After her mother's death, she's discovered by the local doctor Jerome. He's fascinated by her, since she speak... (read more) Nell is a girl who's been brought up in an isolated world. The only person she knew was her mother and twin sister. They lived together in a cottage in the forest. Nobody has ever met Nell. After her mother's death, she's discovered by the local doctor Jerome. He's fascinated by her, since she speaks an mangled language, developed by her sister and herself growing up; "twin speak" if you will. But Paula, a psychology student, wants her observed in a laboratory. The judge decides they get three months to observe her in the forest, after which he'll decide about Nells future.
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PG-13
Directed by:
Michael Apted
Release Date: Dec 14, 1994
DVD Release Date: Feb 03, 2004
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I really beautiful movie. Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson were adorable together. And Jodie Foster was effing ROBBED of that Oscar!!
This movie was incredibly moving. There were definitely some heavy-handed moments (the court scene standing out as particularly implausible) and I'm not sure what kind of psychiatrist would recommend for her patient to get naked with a strange man (... (read more) This movie was incredibly moving. There were definitely some heavy-handed moments (the court scene standing out as particularly implausible) and I'm not sure what kind of psychiatrist would recommend for her patient to get naked with a strange man (even more weird was Liam Neeson's already admitted attraction to Nell). But the acting was lovely and I was impressed by the heartfelt commentary on modern society, both pro and con.
Really heavy-handed, but well acted regardless. I have no urge to see this again, thus the low score.
i laff at her speech patterns this is not meant to be funny but if your high and watch this forget it! youll laff your ass off
Une histoire de sauvageonne a apprivoiser sauvee par l'excellence de Jodie Foster.
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