I was attracted to see this film because of the subject matter. The angst parents face on the sudden loss of a child is unfathomable, & I liked Nicole Kidman's previous work. Yet I had difficulty connecting with this film at an emotional level. Kidman's performance is stellar, as we have come to expect. But why cast Aaron Eckhart? I found his performance missed the mark. In particular, the scenes where he explodes in anger at Becca (Kidman)aren't convincing nor predictable. The rest of the cast delivered convincing roles, particularly Sandra Oh. I also found the cinematography granular and many of the outdoor scenes looked like they were shot on set. The film was, in fact, shot in Yonkers, but some of these scenes may have been added in post-production? I also found Kidman's wardrobe problematic. Ultimately, Rabbit Hole offers a strong acting performance by Kidman yet doesn't deliver on a number of levels.
Review of Rabbit Hole
