brittneyb-2 I saw "Open Window" on Showtime and was so captivated by it that I had to see it again. It's really the first time I've seen a movie that shows that there is more than one victim when an act of violence happens to somebody else.The relationship between Peter and Izzy is real and honest. How can a couple really grasp when something this devastating happens to them? "Open Window" shows this relationship unfold in a way that I haven't seen before.Some would say that this film has too many scenes where there are two people talking, but it is so much more than that. The conversations between Peter and his father, Izzy and her therapist, etc. are the key to the films beauty. These small scenes let you into the characters so much.I found the directing, acting and writing so subtle and yet so powerful.Hopefully, word of mouth will give the film the recognition that it should have had a year ago when it was at Sundance.

cameron365 This is a quiet, subtle movie that drives its point home without any bells and whistles but very effectively. I especially thought the scenes between Izzy and Peter were moving and well-acted. Even though the film deals with a tough subject, it never felt forced or shoved down my throat or overacted. The film has a very simple structure which allows the complexities of the issue and the emotions to expand and fill up the space. It's too bad this didn't get a theatrical release, although I could see why it was overlooked, because it is so quiet and subtle. That, I think, is its strength but of course a studio exec wants explosions. This movie does fine without them. Robin Tunney and Joel Edgerton's performances are wonderful.

simpsonmama Just caught this movie on Showtime. It's a quiet, subtle film about a tough subject - rape - and the filmmakers handle it with grace and dignity. What's great about the movie is that it deals with the trauma from everyone's perspective - the fiancée, the mom, the dad, the friends - not just the primary victim's. Strong performances from Robin Tunney and Joel Edgerton throughout. I think there are a lot of women who would be interested in seeing this movie, but it would also appeal to men who have been in this situation as well, of which there are probably far too many. Highly recommend seeing this - I think it's airing on Showtime for another few weeks.

mike_anderson81 If you're interested in studying the technique of shot/reverse shot in dialogue, check out this title; 90% of the film is dialogue between 2 people sitting and just talking. The story has absolutely no direction. There is no motivation in any of the characters beyond just coping with an experience, there is no antagonism anywhere to be found except for internal antagonism. The plots are in no way related to each other and the "film" is filled with non-scenes that have absolutely no excuse for being in the film.This film is so horrific it is not even funny. My advice to the director and screenwriter: Stay away from film. Film is obviously an alien art form to you. Write a book.