1,000 Times Goodnight (2013) Movie Review

Starring: Juliette Binoche, Nikolaj Coster Waldou, Lauryn Canny, Adrianna Cramer Curtis

Written by: Erik Poppe, Harold Rosenlow Eeg

Directed by: Erik Poppe

1,000 Times Goodnight tells the story of how a family learns to readjust to home life after an unexpected circumstance. Rebecca (played by Juliette Binoche) is a passionate woman who believes in realism and honesty. Her job allows her to be a photographer caught in the middle of different wars within many countries. Her duties put a continuous strain on her husband Marcus (played by Nikolaj Coster Waldou) who doesn’t trust her to stay with the family long. He becomes protective towards his vivid outspoken daughter Lisa (played by Adrianna Cramer Curtis) and his reserved daughter Steph (played by Lauryn Canny) who are suffering emotionally from their mother being away for so long. As Rebecca tries to make amends with her Concerned family, she realizes the source of her increasing anger, as she finds a way to choose between her family and her beliefs.

Writers Erik Poppe and Harold Rosenlow Eeg create committed characters who value truth. These honest characteristics help them determine their place within their relationships. Director Erik Poppe creates a dangerous tone shattered by the responsibilities of personal life. These responsibilities help them reflect on past mistakes in a realistic manner.

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