The Weight of Water (2002)Movies

Movies from Film Forum, 11/07/02The Weight of Water is an adaptation of a highly praised novel by Anita Shreve. The story follows a photographer determined to solve an 1873 double murder case. Her investigation is disrupted by her susp*cions that her spouse is having an affair. Director Kathryn Bigelow (K-19: The Widowmaker) has a strong cast, including Sean Penn (Sam I Am), Catherine McCormack (Spy Game), Sarah Polley (The Sweet Hereafter), Elizabeth Hurley (Bedazzled), and Josh Lucas (Sweet Home Alabama), but critics are not impressed with the results.Gerri Pare (Catholic News) says, "Bigelow's murky drama continually crosscuts between the past crime and the present investigation as the twin narratives proceed to their violent conclusions. As the characters in the contemporary story don't...