Rating of
3/4
The Lovely Bones
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 09/18/12
A poor version of What Dreams May Come and Here After. Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan) narrates her story. Her parents Jack (Mark Wahlberg) and Abigail (Rachel Weisz) get worried since Susie has been missing for 4 hours. Some minor qualms this reviewer noticed were the lack of an impacting role of Lynn (Susan Sarandon), length, its lackluster conclusion, coy love angle and pacing. The score, performances especially from Stanley Tucci and special effects were fabulous. Some nice lines: Susie - "There was something I was meant to do; somewhere I was meant to be." "I was here for a moment, and then I was gone. I wish you all, a long, happy life." The intent was wholehearted but the execution and mix of violence and sentimental gorgeous cal scenes were contradicting. The Lovely Bones entertains in the aspects of finding truth, love of a child, life after death and enjoying your stay on earth.
