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Aloft
Drama - 2014
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As we follow a mother and her son, we delve into a past marred by an accident that tears them apart. She will become a renowned artist and healer, and he will grow into his own and a peculiar falconer who bears the marks of a double absence. In the present, a young journalist will bring about an encounter between the two that puts the very meaning of life and art into question, so that we may contemplate the possibility of living life to its fullest, despite the uncertainties littering our paths.
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Rated:
R
Runtime:
112 min
Release date:
12 Feb 2014
Country:
CA, FR, ES
Languages:
French, English
Budget:
$8,000,000
Revenue:
$53,086
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination.

Top Critics Reviews

rotten:
Some movies practically dare you to give up. "Aloft" is a beautifully shot, frustratingly vague and deeply ponderous mystery/spiritual journey about terminally unhappy souls.
– Richard Roeper,
Chicago Sun-Times,
5 Jun 2015
rotten:
The majority of the film strives for ethereal lyricism but the melodrama of these lives never proves strong enough to anchor any real emotional connection.
– Lindsey Bahr,
Associated Press,
11 Jun 2015
rotten:
Llosa's film pushes its enigmatic and quietly brooding qualities to the point that it's inaccessible, despite some mildly intriguing spiritual story elements and skilled performances ...
– Tom Russo,
Boston Globe,
11 Jun 2015
rotten:
Connelly, with her signature brand of serene toughness, does tragedy very well, but she doesn't really have a character to play here; just an endless series of tight close-ups and troubled expressions.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
2 Jul 2015
rotten:
Just when you're ready for "Aloft" to take wing, it ends.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
10 Jul 2015
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