Everything Is Illuminated(2005)- User Reviews

This movie is a mix of drama and a nice touch of comedy . I thought this movie wasn't gonna be as good as the critics said it was . Boy was I wrong this film is one excellent heart warming -touching and sometimes funny movie . Elijah Wood was at his …more»

This film is a funny, sad, and visually outstanding film to watch. With great characters and a warm hearted story it will make your family evening great!!!more»

was not blown away by this movie, to say the least. i thought it was alright. it had its moments where i smirked or chuckled a little, but other than that it didn't really seem to affect me all that much.

i was pretty bored during the movie. my friends …more»

Everything is Illuminated is one of the best movies that I've seen in a long, long time. This is a movie that keeps ones attention from beginning to end; full of intrigue, surprise, humor, and wonderful character study. Thank God there are "collectors" …more»

Definetely one of the best films, very philosophical and entertaining at the same time. Great balance.Definetely one of the best films, very philosophical and entertaining at the same time. Great balancemore»

Wood and his fellow cast members do an excellent job of adapting these characters from the book. Funny and touching, the movie is part road trip and part searching for a Jewish family's roots in the Ukraine. Overall a great movie.more»

as the grandchild of a holocaust survivor whol lives with us, i cannot bring myself to watch most movies about it. i assumed from the trailor that this movie wouold be used to make light of the holocaust and make fun of jews. i was so wrong. it was funny …more»

A comedy about what happened to jews in a Ukrainian town during WWII? Well, this arty movie is interesting and certainly has its light moments and characters, but in the end it's moving and thought provoking as well. I watched it with my 90yr old …more»

Never read the book. Didn't even know anything about the movie until a friend told me about it. All of us (12 in all) were trying to breathe in a few parts because it was so hilarious. It might also be that we're quite familiar with eastern …more»

This was, by any stretch of the imagination, a very strange story. The end of the story is exceptional with the feelings of closure that one feels. The main character has a tremendous journey in which he learns a real life lesson as well as uncovers …more»