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The Sense of an Ending

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A business owner (Jim Broadbent) reunites with his first love (Charlotte Rampling) after a letter and a diary force him to confront the past.

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Anchored by a strong starring performance by Jim Broadbent, The Sense of an Ending proves consistently gripping even as it skims the narrative surface of its literary source material.

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Olivia Luder One Room With A View 03/05/2019
4/5
While the lack of answers may frustrate some, the assured direction of Batra and an affecting performance from Broadbent make this a film to remember. Go to Full Review Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle 12/27/2017
2.5/5
The book's mysteries and bleak epiphanies prove too subtle for the film to adapt with any deep impact. Go to Full Review Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) 05/26/2017
2/5
All this couldn't be further in spirit from the source material, where part of the point is that the "real" Tony remains a mystery, even or especially to himself. Go to Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade 12/15/2022
The Sense of an Ending features a beautifully nuanced performance by Jim Broadbent... Go to Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema 05/25/2021
1.5/5
The problem with 'Sense of An Ending' might not be the main character's tone-deaf approach to his female relationships but the filmmaker's. Go to Full Review Leigh Monson Substream Magazine 09/24/2020
1.5/5
Whether through the fault of the writing or the editing, The Sense of an Ending is an absolute mess. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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bob c @RT46426964 Jul 24 Nostalgia trip for UKers of a certain age and class. Despite title, no ending. See more Shane O @RT29190311 11/10/2024 I think this film is really well done. The acting is brilliant, and the it subtly tells a story of regret, bitterness and how rash action taken in youth at times of heightened emotion can have lasting negative impacts. Overall, the film is really deep. You end up feeling for all the characters and I think it has a hopeful but not sentimental message of redemption. The only negative note is I don't feel the theme of suicide was handled with sufficient care. I feel it was relegated to the role of plot device to tease out other emotive and spiritual questions. This is obviously not suitable a role for such a pressing social problem. I do, however, quite like the reflection on memory and its failings as well as how self serving we can all be with our own narratives until we are inconvenienced by reality. Overall, a really good movie, that will make you reflect and is entertaining with plot twists as well. See more Kevin C @RT51789651 08/19/2024 Written well, acted well, suspenseful, unpredictable, and subtle. See more Peter G @Petermovielover 03/24/2024 Julian Barnes also wrote the screenplay & all was very clear to me in the transition from novel to film. I feel his adaptation held my interest throughout & a splendid cast added generally fine characterizations as well. The flashback structure could be occasionally confusing but viewing the film a second time might make the action clearer for some. The brevity of Barnes novel allows the film sufficient time to include all the fundamental details in the plot. See more Jeremy S @RT61123228 01/29/2024 Not unusually, it was a big disappointment compared to the book. I probably watched it to confirm that to be honest. See more Vander A @RT27493688 07/29/2023 What a cast......But, it is a movie that is not worth 2 hrs of your life trying to figure out the life of the main character - it never develops enough interest for you to care. Hard to believe with such great actors but it's really just sort of boring. It never goes anywhere and I never figured out the plot but didn't care. See more Read all reviews
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Ritesh Batra

Director

Jim Broadbent

Tony Webster

Charlotte Rampling

Veronica Ford

Harriet Walter

Margaret Webster

Michelle Dockery

Susie Webster

Matthew Goode

Mr. Hunt

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Movie Info

Synopsis A business owner (Jim Broadbent) reunites with his first love (Charlotte Rampling) after a letter and a diary force him to confront the past.
Director
Ritesh Batra
Producer
David M. Thompson, Ed Rubin
Screenwriter
Nick Payne
Distributor
CBS Films
Production Co
Origin Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|A Violent Image|Sexuality|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 10, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.2M
Runtime
1h 48m
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