Reckless

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Reckless

PG-13

1995

1h 31m

Fantasy

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On a perfectly lovely Christmas Eve in suburban Connecticut, happy housewife Rachel (Mia Farrow) discovers that her husband, Tom (Tony Goldwyn), has paid an assassin to murder her. As gunshots ring out, Rachel escapes into the snow and takes cover at the home of Lloyd (Scott Glenn), a friendly eccentric, and his disabled wife, Pooty (Mary-Louise Parker). But, as an unsuspecting Rachel settles in to enjoy a cozy holiday with her unusual new friends, trouble lurks on the horizon.

Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

It's a dark comedy that begins with the creepy underside of Christmas, and branches out into the creepy underside of just about everything else. It's one of those films where you think it's only a dream, and then when everyone wakes up, it's worse.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C-

Jun 1, 1995

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

In this disappointing collaboration between Craig and Norman (Longtime Companion), Mia Farrow plays yet another mousy and abused housewife.

Rated: C-

Jul 11, 2011

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Rated: 1/5

Feb 12, 2004

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 2/5

May 23, 2003

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Susan Tavernetti

Palo Alto Weekly

Rated: 2.5/4

May 20, 2003

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Audience Member

I loved this movie. Perhaps the detractors had trouble with the surrealism.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/20/20

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Audience Member

If you can't see that is meant to be allergory to American coniscience you're blind.. your money or your wife, closing your eyes and finding your life ... So much more .. If you want to take it litterally... then pass.. if you want to be challanged then watch .. its as simple as that .. This movie was like hold a mirror to my soul ... I loved every second...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

This oddly off-kilter adaptation works on no level. That being said, it does deserve some sort of credit for being the oddest Christmas movie I've ever seen. ...And, that includes several disgusting horror movies. So jaw-droppingly bad that I almost want to give it two stars, but that would be unfair and untrue. Watch at your own caution. As Mia Farrow's character whines to Tony Goldwyn's - "That is soooo mean!"

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

huyendo de la muerte se encuentra con muchas situaciones inverosímiles

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Horribly underrated, this gem brings viewers a wonderfully twisted dark comedy. A bit too odd for many to fully enjoy I suppose but Farrow's performance is great and some of the finer moments, although potentially distubing, are amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Norman René

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Mia Farrow

Rachel

Scott Glenn

Lloyd

Mary-Louise Parker

Pooty

Tony Goldwyn

Tom

Eileen Brennan

Sister Margaret

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On a perfectly lovely Christmas Eve in suburban Connecticut, happy housewife Rachel (Mia Farrow) discovers that her husband, Tom (Tony Goldwyn), has paid an assassin to murder her. As gunshots ring out, Rachel escapes into the snow and takes cover at the home of Lloyd (Scott Glenn), a friendly eccentric, and his disabled wife, Pooty (Mary-Louise Parker). But, as an unsuspecting Rachel settles in to enjoy a cozy holiday with her unusual new friends, trouble lurks on the horizon.

Director: Norman René
Producer: Amy J. Kaufman
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Fantasy
Original Language: English
Box Office (Gross USA): $103.4K
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Stereo