Elephant Song

2014

1 hr. 50 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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A psychiatrist (Bruce Greenwood) is drawn into an intricate mind game with a mentally disturbed patient (Xavier Dolan) when a colleague goes missing.

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Nick H

It looked cool, but I just couldn't figure out what the heck the story was. A bunch of plot points seemed very important to the way that people were acting, however none of them were fleshed out. Also, the Michael character sucked ass. It looked like he was trying to win some kind of award with his performance, but it didn't really cut the mustard.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/19/22

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isla s

This is an intriguing mystery drama film. I enjoyed watching the two main characters try to out-do one another. The character of Michael was somewhat captivating at certain times and I definitely didn't envy the doctor trying to get inside Michael's mind and untangle the mess of what happened to Dr. Laurence. It reminded me, ever so slightly, of an episode of the British dark comedy show 'Inside No. 9'. There is a definite blue tinge to the lighting in this film, which I feel is to do with emphasising that the events that are depicted take part within a psychiatric hospital or facility. I also noticed the presence of tinsel and Christmas trees in some rooms, which gives it a strange contrast - the cold looking walls, the knowledge its set in a psychiatric facility, yet during a time in which people are meant to be together with friends and families, safe and well. The incidental music played in the background of some scenes is also somewhat chilling and didn't feel too over-done or forced. Unsurprisingly, yes, I would recommend this film to others, although it did leave me with one or two unanswered questions.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Although the scripts of the film can be a big long but well structured and connected! Have we ever felt trapped in our own moral and had no escape? Xavier is just too good looking to draw our mind into his lie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

The level of frustration that Dolan creates throughout the movie is palpable, and causes a level of unease that makes for a unsettling viewing experience. However, as much as that stress is built up during the performance, when the pressure is finally released with the big reveal, the disappointment at the mundane nature of the disclosure is equally palpable and frustrating. It ruins what otherwise could have been a great movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

very sad. Makes you feel how lives get twisted

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

The movie had potential. I love a good psychological thriller. Its true that people with mental health issues "play" those of us who sincerely wish to help them. That said, the relationship between Dr. Greene, Olivia and Amy was utterly extraneous and confusing. He tells Amy, while Olivia is cooking, that her "aunt Olivia makes the best fried eggs in the whole world." Is Amy his then? Is Olivia her Aunt? Her mother? Later, he tells Michael that Amy is his niece. If Olivia is his new wife, Amy is older than the three years since he was with Susan Peterson. Also, Olivia wears a ring on her right hand, not her left. Is this a Canadian thing like in Europe, or is she not married? If Olivia is his sister, how could his ex-wife Susan not know her? Extraneous and confusing!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Charles Binamé

Director

Bruce Greenwood

Dr. Toby Green

Xavier Dolan

Michael Aleen

Catherine Keener

Nurse Susan Peterson

Carrie-Anne Moss

Olivia

Gianna Corbisiero

Florence Da Costa

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Liz Braun

Toronto Sun

There's an attractive air of menace hanging over the proceedings, but otherwise the movie feels stagey and stilted.

Rated: 2.5/5

Feb 27, 2015

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Liam Lacey

Globe and Mail

A good workout for a talented cast ...

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 27, 2015

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

There's no small pleasure in watching Dolan and Greenwood square off against each other ...

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 27, 2015

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Essentially a two-hander broken up with flashbacks, but director Charles Biname skilfully builds drama and tension throughout. It's a shame that there is no payoff before the end credits roll.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 2, 2021

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Allie Gemmill

CineVue

Elephant Song may be small in scope but it is big in its vision. It is a film that will keep your curiosity piqued, delivering on it premise to complete satisfaction.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 5, 2019

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José Teodoro

Cinema Scope

... brims with unmotivated camera dips, lifts and pans to impose momentum, all of which is unnecessary since there's more than enough going on in any one scene to hold our attention...

Oct 12, 2017

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Synopsis

A psychiatrist (Bruce Greenwood) is drawn into an intricate mind game with a mentally disturbed patient (Xavier Dolan) when a colleague goes missing.

Director: Charles Binamé
Screenwriter: Nicolas Billon
Production Co: Melenny Productions
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 14, 2017

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