Critically acclaimed British dramatic-thriller starring Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton) and John C. Reilly (Magnolia) as parents struggling to cope with...
Critically acclaimed British dramatic-thriller starring Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton) and John C. Reilly (Magnolia) as parents struggling to cope with their deeply disturbed, vicious son.
Eva (Swinton) can't find the balance between her successful writing career and the attention her newborn son needs, despite her husband’s (John C. Reilly) enthusiasm for their new suburban life. Worsening her post-natal depression, Eva becomes increasingly aware that she doesn't like her son, and he doesn't like her. The effects culminate in Kevin’s teenage years (played by Ezra Miller) when he goes on a Columbine-style high-school killing spree.
Radiohead’s Johnny Greenwood provides the musical backdrop, continuing the growing trend of musicians-gone-movie-score-composers. Based on the prizewinning 2003 novel by Lionel Shriver).
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75 %211 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
78 %35,611 reviewsAudience score rating
"An arty horror movie set within the context of a dysfunctional family."
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USA Today
USA Today"Like The Omen without the supernatural guff, Kevin plays on all our worst fears about pare"
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Total Film
Total Film"Doesn't just bring you to the outskirts of a parent's worst nightmare; this fever dream of guilt and loss takes you straight inside."
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Time Magazine
Time Magazine"Coolly calculated drama."
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The New Yorker
The New Yorker"The courageously uningratiating Tilda Swinton has never been better."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A superb film."
—The Guardian
The Guardian"Acting doesn't get much better than the subtly brilliant display put on by Tilda Swinton"
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"That the film works so brilliantly is a tribute in large part to the actors."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"A disturbing tale told with uncompromising emotionality and great skill."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"I can only be honest in describing my reaction: watching this movie was sheer torture."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"This is, in a way, a real horror film about everyday things and a disconnected family."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"The movie is creepy, but it has no texture or depth"
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Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly"Guaranteed to haunt you for days, and possibly prompt a rethink on your position on parenthood."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"Feels kind of meaningless, aside from the masterful style—which, honestly, is meaning enough most of the time."
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A.V. Club
A.V. ClubWe Need To Talk About Kevin | Details
Award winner- Best Director at the British Independent Film Awards 2011. Best Actress (Swinton) at the European Film Awards 2011.
- Runtime
- 112
- Genre
- Drama, Thriller
- Country of origin
- UK, USA
