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A contemporary story of love, sex and art, set in a college town, that follows the steadily intensifying relationship between Evelyn and Adam. As Evelyn strengthens her hold on Adam, his emotional and physical evolution discomforts his friends Jenny and Philip, with unexpected consequences for all. By turns, hopeful and harsh, the collegiate quartet deals with the conflicting human desires for autonomy... See Full Description
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Drama, Musical/Performing Arts and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 37 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 9th, 2003 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for language and some sexuality. |
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| Distributors: |
Focus Features
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$732,241 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B-
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"Neal LaBute shapes another etched-in-acid look at the battle of the sexes." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...builds a sense of quiet dread under what seems to be an ordinary surface." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Mark Caro
"The writing is smart..." more...
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B |
Cincinnati Enquirer, Margaret A. McGurk
"...The Shape of Things is an intriguing slice of psychology, and just the ticket for a bitter, post-breakup mood." more...
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B |
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