Say Why Have You Left Me?
Say Why Have You Left Me?

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Say Why Have You Left Me?

1993
Movie
90 min
Serbian

The story of a young man who, in 1991. receives order to report to a military drill, and finds himself on Vukovar front, where he spends five months. Returning from there, he discovers changes within himself, but within his home town also. Totally lost, he finds no way to make contact with the environment, and suddenly experiences love with the girl who survived all horrors of that war...

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Arthur PennGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive and wealthy magnate, facing his own mortality, decides to confront the ghosts of his past by inviting four women from his life to his isolated estate. As they gather, secrets are revealed, and the true reasons for his summons begin to unravel, leading to a tense and dramatic confrontation.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. While some praised the ambition of the story and the star power of its cast, the overall consensus was that it failed to live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing premise and stellar cast, but ultimately criticized for a muddled narrative.

  • Nicholson and Streep deliver strong performances, but they cannot save the film from its weak script.

  • A tense thriller that unfortunately collapses under the weight of its own mystery.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided response, with many appreciating the acting talent and the suspenseful atmosphere. However, a significant portion found the plot confusing and the ending unsatisfying.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Despite the all-star cast, the film was a commercial and critical disappointment, leading to Arthur Penn's last directorial effort for a major studio.

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