Breaking the Waves(1996)- User Reviews

I don't know why this movie didn't resonate with my heart. I guess I just don't like this kind of movies. It just didn't touch deep into my soul. The theme,yes,the theme is the problem. It also reminds me of . It seems both of them are …more»

Lars von Trier directed his best (In my opinion) film with this story of the power of love and sacrifice. Emily Watson delivers her most powerful (and debut) performance. This movie makes me cry every time I see it, but in a good way. The DV-Visuals …more»

I first saw this movie back in 1998 on cable. I watched it again last night. The acting is excellent as is the setting and direction. However, the story is very odd and often uncomfortable. A movie only a Swinger could love..more»

THIS MOVIE MADE ME CRY EVERY TIME THAT I SEE IT. I FEEL IDENTIFY WITH IT. LOVE IT. THERE IS NO MORE WORDS TO SAY HOW GOOD I THINK THIS MOVIE IS.more»

The main reason that I loved "Breaking The Waves" is that not only it really tells an inspiring, wonderful, unique and emotional charged love-story, but it has filmed in uncoventional, revoluation, monuemental and odd camerawork for which Lars …more»

i love this movie and also i love lars von trier!the story is perfect!the actors are perfectLars von trier is a God!more»

One of the best movies ever. It is NOT BANAL movie about the beautiful things on earth. The direction is wonderful, the acting - amazing, the music makes it all flow. The screenplay is unpredictable and realistic. There are a lot of small details that …more»

The first half of the film is brilliantly truthful. Afterwards, everything is melodramatic, mashy and disappointing. See and find out for yourself.more»

This is just an amazing film. The story is so original, the acting superb. It's just great. It may destroy you. Von Trier has the tendency to brutalize his characters, but he turns you upside down in the end. This is one, for me, is his best …more»

This is the ultimate independant film. Tragic and well acted, Breaking the Waves is classic cinema. Sad and beautiful describes Emily Watson's character. I laughed and cried, and then i went out and bought the DVD.more»