
Lil (Naomi Watts) and Roz (Robin Wright) are two lifelong friends, having grown up together as neighbors in an idyllic beach town. As adults, their sons have developed a friendship as strong as that which binds their mothers. One summer, all four are confronted by simmering emotions that have been mounting between them, and each find unexpected happiness in relationships that cross the bounds of convention.... (Full plot summary below)
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Lil (Naomi Watts) and Roz (Robin Wright) are two lifelong friends, having grown up together as neighbors in an idyllic beach town. As adults, their sons have developed a friendship as strong as that which binds their mothers. One summer, all four are confronted by simmering emotions that have been mounting between them, and each find unexpected happiness in relationships that cross the bounds of convention.
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| Reeling ReviewsLaura CliffordWith all the recent flap about the casting of "Fifty Shades of Gray," here is a film that gives a whole new definition to the phrase 'mommy porn.' |
| The GuardianDamon WiseAn incredibly provocative piece of work, featuring a brave and vulnerable performance by Naomi Watts (who seems perhaps a little too young) and a career-high acting masterclass from Robin Wright (who is cast perfectly). |
| Killer Movie ReviewsAndrea Chasea compelling, dangerous meditation on the stifling nature of convention, and the fluid nature of emotional bonding when societal norms are put aside |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA bold and vivid exploration of the sexual desire of two middle-aged female friends. |
| Time Out SydneyNick DentChristopher Hampton's pared-back screenplay and Christophe Beaucarne's ravishing lensmanship locate the action in a reality that is only a blink away from the simmering landscape of the unconscious. |
| Shadows on the WallRich ClineDespite the Australian surf-community setting, the film has a refreshingly grown-up European sensibility. |
| The Sunday AgeEd GibbsViewed again, far from the madding crowd and general hoo-ha of Sundance, it stands up much better than expected. |
| The PlaylistKimber MyersFor a story with so much feeling, there’s surprisingly little emotional resonance in Adore. |
| Blu-ray.comBrian OrndorfSmartly assembled and honest when it comes to the longing of its characters, approaching a potentially disquieting situation of attraction with a certain sense of maturity. |
| 3AWJim SchembriThere's more depth and feeling to the admittedly provocative premise of this twisted sexual drama than you might expect...It's the excoriating payoff to the story that makes Adoration a cautionary tale with a major sting. |