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By the Sea

R Released Nov 13, 2015 2h 2m Drama Romance TRAILER for List
35% Tomatometer 156 Reviews 29% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
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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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. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 18, 2016 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire There's something unshakable about it, and something remarkable about the fact that it exists at all. May 3, 2016 Full Review 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 Full Review 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. Feb 13, 2024 Full Review Andrew Galdi Movie Bitches This movie was terrible. Apr 29, 2020 Full Review Avaryl Halley Movie Bitches This movie felt like it was three days long... It just felt like an eternity. Apr 29, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bronwyn D Not a good movie. Made it to the end though (which I won't do if movie is HORRIBLE). It was very slow, but That I don't mind, when I'm engaged with the characters. I liked Husband much more than Wife. And though I'm an Angelina fan, this might have been her worst role. And I can't help feeling like Pitt did this film FOR her. Like maybe he knew it was bad. But maybe not. It's too bad they split in real life soon after this movie was released. It's nice the movie ending was hopeful, but I don't think realistic. The scenery & their hotel- Gorgeous. The story just not good. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/26/24 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Producer
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie
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
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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