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Still Alice

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Dr. Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) is a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University. When words begin to escape her and she starts becoming lost on her daily jogs, Alice must come face-to-face with a devastating diagnosis: early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As the once-vibrant woman struggles to hang on to her sense of self for as long as possible, Alice's three grown children must watch helplessly as their mother disappears more and more with each passing day.
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Elevated by a gripping performance from Julianne Moore, Still Alice is a heartfelt drama that honors its delicate themes with bravery and sensitivity.

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Molly Haskell Film Comment Magazine It's the intent of this moving film to capture something that for obvious reasons is rarely attempted in memoir or movie, i.e., the experience of the deadly disease from the perspective of the sufferer rather than the caregivers. Feb 15, 2017 Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) The subject matter may be tough, and the end-point inevitable, but the message we take away is defiant and ultimately uplifting. Rated: 4/5 Mar 8, 2015 Full Review Geoffrey Macnab Independent (UK) Writer-directors Glatzer and Westmoreland have written a rich, multi-layered screenplay that works equally well as family melodrama and as a meditation on language, identity and mortality. Rated: 3/5 Mar 6, 2015 Full Review Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film The merit of the film lies in its ability to dramatise so very delicately, movingly and powerfully a story of one woman’s battle with an incurable illness. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 9, 2024 Full Review Tania Hussain The Hudsucker Watching [Julianne Moore] in a role like this is not just moving, but because she plays it so faultlessly, you can’t help but feel that you know her and are a part of her in every scene. Jul 28, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy One of the greatest performers of her generation, Julianne Moore deserved Oscars for Far from Heaven and Boogie Nights -- alas, she had to wait years before snagging a statue for her sensational turn here. Rated: 3/4 Feb 15, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sharang L Very poignant, very scary. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/02/24 Full Review Carl E Often a movie is so bad it's depressing, but Still Alice is so good that it is depressing. This film treats early onset Alzheimer's with humanity and dignity and Julianne More, who won a best acting Oscar as Alice, and Kristen Stewart are stellar in their respective roles. Alex Baldwin and the rest of the cast also turn in strong performances. So make some popcorn and prepare to be depressed. It is well worth it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/05/24 Full Review matthias s **Still Alice** is a heartfelt and emotional film that tackles the challenging topic of early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Julianne Moore is incredible as Alice Howland, a successful linguistics professor who starts losing her memory at just 50. She captures Alice's journey with raw honesty, showing the fear and frustration as her condition worsens. The film does a great job of portraying the impact of Alzheimer's on both Alice and her family, with strong performances from Alec Baldwin as her husband and Kristen Stewart and Kate Bosworth as her daughters. However, some parts of the movie feel a bit slow, and the story can be heavy-handed at times. Overall, **Still Alice** is a moving and thought-provoking film that stays with you long after it’s over, making it worth a watch. I'd give it 3.5 stars out of 5. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review The H has beautiful deep hints, but very dull Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/24 Full Review Alec B There's no point to the film except to demonstrate that Alzheimer's is indeed a terrible illness. As to Moore's performance, yeah I suppose she deserved the Oscar, but I think this will always be remembered as a "lesser" role in a filmography that boasts some of the best acting of the last 30 years. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/13/23 Full Review Jonathan L La película fue marillosa historia excelente, pero el éxito de la protagonista dio lo mejor, pero la verdadera historia fue muy triste, de verdad lucho lo que pudo para no estar vencidos en la enfermedad Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Dr. Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) is a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University. When words begin to escape her and she starts becoming lost on her daily jogs, Alice must come face-to-face with a devastating diagnosis: early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As the once-vibrant woman struggles to hang on to her sense of self for as long as possible, Alice's three grown children must watch helplessly as their mother disappears more and more with each passing day.
Director
Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Producer
Lex Lutzus, James Brown, Pamela Koffler
Screenwriter
Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Shriver Films, Lutzus-Brown, Big Indie Pictures, Killer Films
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Language|A Sexual Reference|Mature Thematic Material)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 16, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$18.8M
Runtime
1h 37m
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