SummaryA powerful and poetic feature about a man (Daniel Day-Lewis) who has cut himself off from the world that refuses to live up to his ideals, and a young girl's sensual coming-of-age. [IFC Films]
Directed By:Rebecca Miller
Written By:Rebecca Miller
The Ballad of Jack and Rose
Metascore
Mixed or Average
59
User score
Generally Favorable
6.8
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
54% Positive
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
43% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
100
Miller's theme is innocence, the loss of it, and the reclamation of equanimity in the face of that loss, and the music she makes is haunting.
80
The film doesn't scale Shakespearean heights, but it does give its star a nicely gnarled ogre to play.
75
A difficult movie. Its obvious, heavy symbolism, glaring soundtrack and top-heavy themes threaten to make it implode, but it's saved by its performances.
63
Phenomenal acting, plus intelligent direction and themes, put The Ballad of Jack and Rose above other indie films about loss of innocence. At the same time, there is something garish about watching a father and daughter struggle with the snake of incest in their ill-advised Garden of Eden.
50
A self-conscious attempt at the brass ring.
50
By the time it reaches its fiery finale, the film feels less mythic than self-consciously portentous.
30
Some good Bob Dylan songs are called in to underline the big moments, but end up eclipsing them instead. There's more drama and insight in a snippet of "One More Cup Of Coffee" than the entirety of Jack & Rose.
User score
Generally Favorable
60% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
33% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
7% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Mar 31, 2013
6
The acting by über method actor Lewis and Belle is very believable, but the story of these somewhat hippy-like nature people was difficult to identify with for me personaly. This fact also made it feel longer than the 107 mins it lasts. It's a good movie for the right kind of people, but just not for me
Production Company:
- IFC Productions
- Initial Entertainment Group (IEG)
- Elevation Filmworks
- Jack and Rose Productions
Release Date:Mar 25, 2005
Duration:1 h 52 m
Rating:R
Awards
Marrakech International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Boston Society of Film Critics Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
