The chemistry between Witherspoon and Pattinson doesn't really work but the simple "man meets a woman" story works and Waltz nails his character as usual. This movie was a nice surprise.
In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces a wrenching dilemma when he's transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena.
Quick Stats
6.9
TMDB Rating
2,661
Votes
2h 2m
Runtime
$38.0M
Budget
$117.1M
Box Office
308%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorFrancis Lawrence
WriterRichard LaGravenese
CinematographyRodrigo Prieto
ComposerAlexandra Patsavas
EditorJennifer Vecchiarello
Production DesignDean Tschetter
Produced by
Big Screen ProductionsFox 2000 PicturesDune EntertainmentIngenious Media
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Critics & Reviews
1 featuredCast
Robert Pattinson
Jacob Jankowski
Reese Witherspoon
Marlena Rosenbluth
Christoph Waltz
August Rosenbluth
Paul Schneider
Charlie
Jim Norton
Camel
Hal Holbrook
Old Jacob
Donna W. Scott
Barbara
Richard Brake
Grady
Stephen Monroe Taylor
Wade
Mark Povinelli
Kinko / Walter
Ken Foree
Earl
Scott MacDonald
Blackie
James Frain
Rosie's Caretaker
Sam Anderson
Mr. Hyde
John Aylward
Mr. Erwin
