A Price Above Rubies

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A Price Above Rubies

R

Released Jan 22, 1998

1h 57m

Drama

Romance

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Sonia (Renée Zellweger) is a married Hasidic woman in Brooklyn, N.Y., whose husband, Mendel (Glenn Fitzgerald), is inattentive. She begins having an affair with Mendel's brother, Sender (Christopher Eccleston), who allows her to work in his jewelry business. There, she meets a Puerto Rican artist and designer named Ramon (Allen Payne), with whom she finds a strong connection. When Sender learns of her affection for Ramon, he sets out to ostracize her from her husband and family.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

I was won over by Zellweger's ferociously strong performance, and by characters and scenes I hadn't seen before.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Tracy Moore

Common Sense Media

Intense drama about Orthodox Jews has mature themes, sex.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 30, 2014

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Christopher Lloyd

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

A Price Above Rubies isn't a particularly good movie, though Zellweger shines in a tough, gritty role that foreshadowed her more serious acting ambitions.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 6, 2010

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Jordan Hiller

Bangitout.com

Yakin's argument is presented with such blind rage and fury that his little film goes from sensitive and perceptive to sensational and scandal-mongering very quickly

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 26, 2009

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Yakin dares to not only enter that neighborhood, but to find beauty and sadness in it, rather than something alien or foreign.

May 26, 2006

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Susan Granger

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Rated: 3/5

Dec 18, 2005

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Steve D

Perhaps Zellweger's worst work.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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isla s

This is a sad and somewhat/partially thought provoking drama about a wife who finds herself limited by her husbands faith and her prescribed role in the community. Rene Zellweger does reasonably well as the main character and its a reasonable film but there isn't really too much to say about it. Its not memorable and its no more than ok. I wouldn't recommend it as such, no.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Did watch this one 2 years ago or so ....yesterday in ffw 25 minutes . Just Soso . SOMDVD

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

Despite the well known actors, there was way too many problems in the plot! I wasn't sure if I was following a divorce, Jewish traditions, affair, or career driven woman! However, I can understand and respect a woman wanting to break away from tradition! What was with her brother?? Was she the only one who could see him? Did her soul leave her body to do so? Kind of confusing! Glad she found her strength and independence! Overall well directed and intriguing movie!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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This sounded interesting to me... I insert the dvd, and find out it's in my hometown of Boro Park... then I'm looking at the lead male... its my former theatre troupe member, Glen Fitzgerald! This was an eyeopener for me; I know every ethnicity has all types... but this went into it deep... really liked... Renee Zellweger was awesome, and the ending message was terrific!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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ashley h

A Price Above Rubies is a boring film. It is about a young woman who is married to a devout Jew and the problems that trouble their marriage because of the woman wanting something more out of her life. Renee Zellweger and Glenn Fitzgerald give terrible performances. The script is badly written. Boaz Yakin did a horrible job directing this movie. I was not impressed with this motion picture.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

Sonia (Renée Zellweger) is a married Hasidic woman in Brooklyn, N.Y., whose husband, Mendel (Glenn Fitzgerald), is inattentive. She begins having an affair with Mendel's brother, Sender (Christopher Eccleston), who allows her to work in his jewelry business. There, she meets a Puerto Rican artist and designer named Ramon (Allen Payne), with whom she finds a strong connection. When Sender learns of her affection for Ramon, he sets out to ostracize her from her husband and family.

Director: Boaz Yakin
Producer: Lawrence Bender, John Penotti
Screenwriter: Boaz Yakin
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Lawrence Bender Productions, Miramax Films, GreeneStreet Films Inc., Pandora Cinema
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 22, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.1M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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