By the Sea

R

Released Nov 13, 2015

2 hr. 2 min.

Drama

Romance

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A troubled American couple (Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Pitt) befriend young newlyweds and local villagers while staying at French seaside resort.

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By the Sea may intrigue celebrity voyeurs or fans of a certain type of arthouse cinema, but for most viewers, its beauty won't be enough to offset its narrative inertia.

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Alec B

Yes the movie is a self-indulgent vanity project, but it's worst crime is being unbearably boring. If you're looking for a campy train wreck, you'll be sorely disappointed. Jolie seems to be trying to stylistically imitate a lavish, sad European art film but ends up with something a little closer to a Louis Vuitton commercial.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Rosana B

Aquele casal que a gente amava admirar no auge de sua perfeição, um drama lenta, mas muito bem dirigido e atuado pela eterna musa, Jolie... Um casal complexo, tomando decisões estranhas e arriscadas, entretanto senti total empatia e compreensão, tudo muito apropriado, fotografia ensolarada, figurino em tons pastéis, nudez sensual, belo e romântico e dramático… Seria um prenúncio ou um preságio de Jolie?!?!?!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Innegabile è l'eleganza con cui viene raccontata la trama, in ogni suo dettaglio, sguardo e paesaggio. Altrettanto innegabile è che ad accompagnare per tutto il film questa eleganza, ci sia un costante stato di pesantezza, di noia che che si lega alle figure dei due protagoniste e delle loro routine giornaliere. I problemi esistenziali della Jolie, quelli di alcolismo di Pitt che pure sono ottimi in ogni scena insieme, ammorbano e rallentano oltremodo ogni scena ed ogni dialogo; accentrando qualsiasi scena del film. Manca anche uno sviluppo dei personaggi, che restano tali e quali praticamente fino alla scena finale in cui si scuotono gli animi per cercare un effetto a sorpresa che però è talmente desiderato dallo spettatore per risvegliarsi che viene recepito quasi come scontato.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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carlos t

Minha opinião: Parece que casais de Hollywood gostam de fazer filmes com eles. Tom e Nicole é um exemplo. Aqui um filme de Angelina e Brad. Um filme depre, conta a estoria de um escritor Brad que vai ate o litoral da França para se inspirar com sua esposa uma ex-bailarina Angelina e que tem problemas de depressão. Um casal que também esta passando por um período difícil, depois da perda do feto pela 2ª vez. Brad sai todos os dias e faz amizade com os locais conversando da sua vida. Enquanto isso Angelina fica mais no quarto. Até o dia que um casal novo se hospeda ao lado de seu quarto. E que Angelina descobre um buraco e passa a espionar o casal. E ver eles fazerem sexo. Brad descobre e o casal se envolve nesse clima erótico. Mas no final Angelina quase acaba com o relacionamento do casal, onde a moça estava gravida. Mas Brad chega a momento de apaziguar. E assim termina. Muito frustrante ver 2 estrelas de Hollywood fazer um filme deste, depressivo, chato e nada haver com o filme Sr. e sra. Smith. As partes eróticas também fracas, tudo é fraco nesse filme. Não sei se eles aqui representaram a própria vida de casal que levavam, pois hoje estão separados. Roteiro: fraco Vale apena assistir? Não Nota: 2

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

What a terrible disservice to a fine actor and the entire movie industry of professionals who don't get their movies made so this vapid woman can get her ego stroked by paid staff. Just an awful movie, beyond cringe. Do yourself a favor and go watch Burn After Reading, and experience how a brilliantly entertaining and smart movie can impart important messages without torturing its audience into a coma..

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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The reviews for this movie really don't match my opinion! I am halfway into the movie and felt the need to pause and write what I'm thinking. I read the reviews on rotten tomatoes + common sense media before watching and I was expecting a slow, boring film. The only reason I pursued it was because of Pitt and Jolie. I'm quite glad I did! I do not agree with the "slow moving" aspect I've seen many comment on. I think it's the perfect time line. Adjustment isn't a quick thing. It takes time. Every shot so far has been aesthetically pleasing and beautiful. I am in love with the set, as well. Per usual, Pitt and Jolie's acting is phenomenal. Both so committed to their roles. So far, I love the development of Vanessa and although I'm not too sure what is going on in her head, I understand where her motives are coming from. I'm actually excited to finish this movie and haven't been bored once this entire movie!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Roland

Angelina Jolie

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Lea

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Thankfully, Jolie Pitt the director is in much better form; and as ponderous, maybe even pretentious, as some of this might be, there was never a moment where I wanted to look away from the screen.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

There's something unshakable about it, and something remarkable about the fact that it exists at all.

May 3, 2016

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Sophie Gilbert

The Atlantic

It's a fascinating experiment, and proof that Jolie truly has directorial chops and an extraordinary eye for imagery.

Dec 31, 2015

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Marya E. Gates

Moviefone

At its core the film is melancholic and even unsettling, examining ideas of gaze, fidelity and possession, grief and even vanity itself.

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Andrew Galdi

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This movie was terrible.

Apr 29, 2020

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Avaryl Halley

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This movie felt like it was three days long... It just felt like an eternity.

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Synopsis

A troubled American couple (Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Pitt) befriend young newlyweds and local villagers while staying at French seaside resort.

Director: Angelina Jolie
Executive Producer: Michael Vieira, Holly Goline-Sadowski, Chris Brigham
Screenwriter: Angelina Jolie
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Jolie Pas, Universal Pictures
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Strong Sexuality)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 13, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 4, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $531.0K
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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