Eleanor
Eleanor

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Eleanor

2014
Movie
22 min
Bosnian

A 30-year-old woman who works as an exclusive prostitute likes to get lost in her daydreams. However, just one wrong step and she finds herself amidst a nightmare instead. Can she escape?

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users60%
Director: Josh MondGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A lonely widow, Maya, struggles to reconnect with her estranged son, Buddy, after a tragedy. As she attempts to mend their fractured relationship, she confronts her own deep-seated issues and the ghosts of her past. The film explores themes of grief, addiction, and the complex dynamics of family.

Critical Reception

Eleanor received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed towards Jessica Lange's performance. Critics noted the film's unflinching portrayal of grief and addiction, though some found its pacing and narrative somewhat uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jessica Lange delivers a powerful and haunting performance.

  • The film offers a raw and honest depiction of loss and familial strain.

  • Some viewers found the somber tone and deliberate pacing challenging.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for Jessica Lange's acting and the film's emotional depth, but some found the subject matter too bleak and the narrative progression slow.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Josh Mond, stated that the character of Maya was partly inspired by his own experiences with his mother's struggles.

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