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Half Nelson

Half Nelson

2006
Drama
1h 46m
Dan, an idealistic inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit, and Drey, one of his troubled students, stumble into an unexpected friendship that threatens either to undo them or to provide the vital change they both need to move forward in their lives.

Directed by:

Ryan Fleck

Screenwriter:

Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden

Starring:

Jay O. Sanders, Ryan Gosling, Anthony Mackie, Deborah Rush, Tina Holmes, Nicole Vicius, Shareeka Epps, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Denis O'Hare, Ron Cephas Jones

Genre:

Drama

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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2006
Drama
1h 46m
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coffeecoffee
Rated 17 Apr 2007
89
91st
Gosling's best performance with a charming cinematography in a very smart story..
Rated 17 Apr 2007
paxtonPaxton
Rated 25 Mar 2024
77
72nd
I'm not a teacher but I have been found incoherent in a public restroom before so I related with this character well.
Rated 25 Mar 2024
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 03 Feb 2008
3
61st
Pretty cool Hegelian theme running throughout, ultimately culminating in "synthesis" when the teacher and student meet in the hotel room. I thought that scene was a bit too slick and it kind of ruined the film a little for me, but it sure does beat the pants off of most "white teacher in an inner city school" movies.
Rated 03 Feb 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 07 Apr 2007
9
93rd
Broken Social Scene soundtrack = bliss
Rated 07 Apr 2007
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 23 Apr 2009
82
77th
This movie stole both the nacho cheese and interupting cow jokes. When starting this movie I never thought it could end with the final line being the interrupting cow joke. Now I spun this joke off during the summer of 2000 to things such as the interupting duck, dog and the infamous interupting squirrel (story for another time) Gosling was a lot better in this as compared to that horrible notebook flick (date strongly disagrees). Don't exactly get the ending, but overall a powerful flick.
Rated 23 Apr 2009
icarusIcarus
Rated 22 Feb 2009
93
94th
One of my favorite American films this decade, I'm finding Half Nelson's strengths stand up on repeated viewings. While framing the underlying idea of the film through the class lectures is a little obvious, I appreciate the more complicated way the central relationships embody this 'dialectic.' The relationships, esp. between Dan and Drey are allowed room to breathe through the mundane of life rather than having 'meaningful' conversations all the time. I also like the music and non-verbal comm.
Rated 22 Feb 2009
thmertensth_mertens
Rated 02 May 2007
78
76th
I like the idea behind this movie. The death of politics and ideology. But their are some flaws. The camera work for example, for some reason the hand camera doesn't do it for me in this movie. The ending is also quite fast and contradictory to the film. But still a great movie.
Rated 02 May 2007
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 31 Mar 2007
71
24th
Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps are both really great in their roles. Their on screen relationship is the best part of the film. A simple but successful story.
Rated 31 Mar 2007
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 27 Feb 2007
87
93rd
Ryan Gosling is a really good actor. Seriously. When I sit back and think of what happened in this movie, theres honestly not much to say. Theres not a whole lot of plot development, but the acting is just sooo damned good, that I wasn't bored for a second of it.
Rated 27 Feb 2007
doctor7doctor7
Rated 17 Feb 2007
86
86th
Ryan Gosling makes this movie. He's absolutely amazing. Heart breaking and heart warming at the same time.
Rated 17 Feb 2007
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 03 Nov 2023
9
90th
(after repeat viewings) If history is the study of change over time, as taught to his students by Mr. Dunne, so is his personal story over the course of this film, one that explores a friendship between two contrasting yet complementary characters whose lives are mutually challenged and transformed. It's a small yet impactful film that truly works.
Rated 03 Nov 2023
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 07 Apr 2019
62
22nd
Ugly, amateurishly jittery camera work obscures an intelligent, insightful portrait of addiction; we're a long way from THE LOST WEEKEND in Gosling's sensitive, moving portrait of a man at the end of his rope while doing a terrific job of functioning professionally - his MR CHIPS scenes are the most moving, because we can clearly see what might have been. Epps and Mackie are no less impressive in support - it's a shame that the presentation works so hard to deliberately undermine their efforts.
Rated 07 Apr 2019
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 02 Dec 2017
60
20th
Top badass moment? I was put in mind of a possible sequel to this film, an over-the-top and violent, 18 rated action/horror, where a group of black suited and tooled up Ofsted inspectors go into Dann Dunne's school and put it into 'Special Measures'. Not that it would matter much to him though, as in these post Harvey Weinstein days he'd have already been reported by the teacher he tried to force himself on. He's not exactly an ideal role model. 1 cat, no chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 02 Dec 2017
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 06 Nov 2017
83
83rd
I very much enjoyed pretending this was a subplot on season 4 of The Wire.
Rated 06 Nov 2017
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 15 Jun 2013
72
59th
The acting is very good, very naturalistic. However there is no resolution to the story and the whole film feels a bit pointless. The plot is fairly straight-forward and doesn't really develop. There are some themes that are explored pretty well, but I feel they maybe could've done more within this running time. Film also works as a rather long advert to discourage people from using (hard)drugs.
Rated 15 Jun 2013
rufamRufam
Rated 18 Sep 2011
75
72nd
Realistic yet touching and tender, "Half Nelson" benefits from Ryan Gosling's great performance, solid direction (that nevertheless relies too much on hand-held camera) and a piercing, emotional and fittingly ambiguous script. The combination of those elements triggers some truly powerful scenes and interactions, while a superb Broken Social Scene soundtrack is the perfect underscore for this moving picture.
Rated 18 Sep 2011
tasog37tasog37
Rated 23 May 2010
84
47th
Of course, incredible performance by Gosling. Great direction, emphasizes feeling and mood over narrative development, as proven by the ending. Completely works at invoking emotion, but leaves something to be desire regarding plot development.
Rated 23 May 2010
vincentevincente
Rated 28 Feb 2009
84
87th
null
Rated 28 Feb 2009
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 01 Sep 2008
74
90th
I really couldn't tell you why I liked the film so much. I guess I could identify with Dan. Just like the drugs he abuses, his inability to grasp his lofty ideals simultaneously lift him up and brutally drag him down. So he is left a vessel of distorted wisdom, for which he forsakes his one meaningful position, "Coach".
Rated 01 Sep 2008
mistymornMistyMorn
Rated 04 Jul 2008
20
16th
I would love to rate this movie higher because Ryan Gosling gives a stellar performance. Ryan can't make up for the lack of movement in the script. It just is such a slow moving film that it bores you. I hung on to the very end just because I'm a huge fan of Ryan. I think the story was there, but the script wasn't well put together.
Rated 04 Jul 2008
manhattaManhatta
Rated 12 Apr 2008
70
42nd
I understand the director's intention to shoot this like it's the fucking Bourne Ultimatum, but it's an incredibly insipid gimmick that drags down an otherwise okay movie. Gosling is really, really good, but when it comes down to it, "Troubled, drug-addled affluent white writer" is a lot less interesting than Shareeka Epps' wonderful portrayal as a much more troubled student.
Rated 12 Apr 2008
cerebrusCerebrus
Rated 02 Apr 2008
70
61st
A film not only carried by two great performances, but an amazing (and inexplicably ignored) score, and fine direction and script. Very good show.
Rated 02 Apr 2008
cowmanCowman
Rated 08 Dec 2007
70
56th
Nice and depressing movie that really gets under your skin.
Rated 08 Dec 2007
somewhatitaySomewhatItay
Rated 10 Nov 2007
47
20th
This overrated film is an example of everything wrong on today's indie cinema. It tries desperately to stay away from the conventions of this kind of plot (Dangerous Minds etc.) but it still remains as shallow and didactic as most of them, although in a subtle way. The documentary-like cinematography doesn't help either, and seems like a product of its times more than an artistic choice. It gets better as it goes (mostly thanks to Shareeka Epps) but all in all, this is a deceitful, bad film.
Rated 10 Nov 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 17 Sep 2007
75
79th
really good movie
Rated 17 Sep 2007
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
66th
Excellent performance from Ryan Gosling. The movie was a little too long though.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tma1tma1
Rated 05 May 2007
80
75th
First off, Gosling is great and does make the movie. Beyond that, however, it is a very enjoyable movie that tackles some pretty interesting themes. Be warned, though, it is one of those movies where some people will complain that "nothing happened."
Rated 05 May 2007
mdruskinmdruskin
Rated 18 Jan 2007
80
70th
The movie very succesfully avoids the cliches of its genre (white teacher inspires poor black kids) and features great acting and has some very interesting moments, but I guess I just didn't really get the point of the movie, and there definitely was one.
Rated 18 Jan 2007
poeticarsonPoeticArson
Rated 12 Nov 2024
65
42nd
First viewing. A tad aimless, although I imagine that's much the intent. There's never really much narrative momentum as we tour from one hard-fought day to the next for both of our protagonists. And I only have so much patience for watching the drug-addled be strung out, although Gosling's deft touch deflects much of that. Liberal use of shaky cam grows a touch tiresome by the end. Still, a great performance from the leading pair means much of the pathos is translated to the audience.
Rated 12 Nov 2024
sproostsproost
Rated 13 Nov 2023
85
92nd
Amazing, heartwarming role from Gosling. Thematically this movie is also very sound and lineair in opposite directions in a satisfying way.
Rated 13 Nov 2023
forehead1forehead1
Rated 16 Mar 2021
40
26th
It's been less than 12 hours since I saw Half Nelson and it's already becoming mixed up with my memories of other independent, underplayed, shaky hand-held camera 'kitchen sink' dramas of its type. The performances are good and having known a guy similar to Dunne there's definitely truth in this tale, but aside from some vague (and occasionally overt) allegory on American civil rights I just didn't see what the point in the whole thing was. The conclusion feels like a bit of a lazy cop-out too.
Rated 16 Mar 2021
lintonmyroxylintonmyroxy
Rated 30 Nov 2020
85
51st
Alternate title- "Picnic at Burning Rock". Much of the S4 cast of The Wire reunites in the classroom for one last hoorah. Great soundtrack and performances but easily the weakest non-ending I've come across
Rated 30 Nov 2020
arossaross
Rated 05 Apr 2020
72
42nd
Effective at portraying addiction and complex characters, but at the end there is no resolution aside from the slightest bit of hope. I guess that was the point.
Rated 05 Apr 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 20 Mar 2020
58
69th
Seen: 2.
Rated 20 Mar 2020
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 20 Jun 2019
80
81st
This is peak hipster - Gosling and Broken Social Scene in particular give career high performances. It really is all about finding those little moments in the endlessly shitty machine. Between this and Blue Valentine, Andrij Parekh is quickly becoming one of my favorite cinematographers.
Rated 20 Jun 2019
feublofeublo
Rated 30 Jan 2018
65
22nd
A low budget film that gives glance at redemption and dependence in an unexpected relationship. Was interesting to see the similar disconnect between the leads' parents. Carried by Gosling's performance. Slow and just somewhat unsatisfying towards the end.
Rated 30 Jan 2018
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 20 Nov 2017
59
20th
i think i fast forwarded a lot
Rated 20 Nov 2017
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 21 Jan 2016
76
57th
A great cast and good material, shot in a very suited style. Nicely put-together and rough around the edges. The plot development feels slightly preachy which I can't handle even in an ostensible character drama.
Rated 21 Jan 2016
glm01glm01
Rated 23 Mar 2014
84
79th
84.000
Rated 23 Mar 2014
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 03 Jan 2014
90
75th
Half Nelson features powerful performances from Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps. It's a wise, unsentimental portrait of lonely people at the crossroads.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 01 Sep 2013
7
57th
Half Nelson is a simple but smart film that gets under my skin the more I think about it. Initially I found that the pacing was just too slow to maintain my interest, but after repeated viewings my appreciation for this film has grown. Ryan Gosling gives one of his finest performances and his chemistry with Shareeka Epps is scripted and captured beautifully. Half Nelson is a refreshing and touching film that deserves credit, but it will undoubtedly divide opinion for a long time to come.
Rated 01 Sep 2013
metzmetz
Rated 17 Jul 2013
50
58th
Ryan, if you are sad, I am sad, too:(
Rated 17 Jul 2013
nick-hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 08 Jun 2013
40
19th
I might have been hoping for a more teacher and students type of film. This one was pretty weird on its own right, but overall I think too slow and long.
Rated 08 Jun 2013
shewasSheWas
Rated 02 Jun 2013
51
44th
Mainly I was starring at Ryan's pretty face while it gets all stoned and mashed, and I have to say that part really got to me. But the rest of the time I've been just waiting for all the black kids to shut up.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
wezzoWezzo
Rated 15 Apr 2013
90
79th
Even though Half Nelson came first, I was reminded of Terri while watching it, which I also just recently saw for the first time. Both wonderful films about the power of teacher-pupil connection. Half Nelson is of course much darker - on the surface, at least - in that our protagonist is very visibly troubled by a drug addiction; that makes for a very interesting mood, as our attitudes towards his friendship with his disaffected student are complex and a tad reticent. Gosling and Epps are great.
Rated 15 Apr 2013
batuibatui
Rated 24 Feb 2013
60
36th
Not too different from any other movie set in an inner city classroom, except here the teacher needs just as much help as the students.
Rated 24 Feb 2013
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 26 Dec 2012
75
70th
The acting is outstanding, has a slow, but not boring pace. Kept me interested the whole time and Gosling is very very sexy, even as a druggie
Rated 26 Dec 2012
danastevensdanastevens
Rated 30 Nov 2012
80
80th
It keeps surprising us, mainly by being consistently smarter and sadder than inspirational-teacher movies usually let themselves be.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 27 Aug 2012
20
7th
Yet another story that is left half finished. Some great performances mixed into a movie that mostly just plods along without getting anywhere. An interesting look at a friendship between an inner city white male school teacher and his black female student. Mostly about the different ways drugs can undermine your life. The story was ripe with opportunities to make it really decent, but instead it just meanders along until the uneventful and entirely unsatisfying ending.
Rated 27 Aug 2012
wadalklaklawadalklakla
Rated 11 Jun 2012
30
10th
nothing beneficial you can get from this movie...........i wont recommend it to any body.
Rated 11 Jun 2012
ale_jetAle-Jet
Rated 04 Jun 2012
84
59th
Ryan Gosling spiller knallbra. Han spiller en ungdomsskolelærer med diverse problemer. God dramafilm.
Rated 04 Jun 2012
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 10 Mar 2012
68
39th
I pretty much felt this movie had little point. The near two hour story seemed to have no goal. Gosling was good, but not great. The story was quite boring, with little going on during its runtime. It didn't stir up any emotions, and overall the whole film is just kind of bleh. Definitely many worthwhile dramas to see before this one.
Rated 10 Mar 2012
jordandcfcJordanDcFc
Rated 16 Jan 2012
72
44th
Pretty dull and drawn out in parts but I guess that's drug habits for you. Gosling was pretty damn brilliant. As were the supporting cast.
Rated 16 Jan 2012
katieevanskatieevans
Rated 12 Jan 2012
78
76th
all the bss in this film really, really helped.
Rated 12 Jan 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 15 Dec 2011
76
57th
Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps are both fantastic in this film. The story is straight forward and nothing special but the acting is great. I would recommend this film based on the performances.
Rated 15 Dec 2011
majikatmajikat
Rated 10 Dec 2011
80
76th
Very drawn out, yet very gritty and real to life. Another superb intense performance from Gosling, who is fast becoming one of the best Hollywood Actors of today. The mood of the film is somewhat depressing, but it just reflects the reality of the circumstances and it really explores the depths of a strange relationship, which is close enough to make you feel uneasy watching it, yet on the flip side is a complete meeting of minds. Fantastic performance from Shareeka Epps, who we will no do
Rated 10 Dec 2011
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 26 Oct 2011
70
69th
A film that doesn't attempt to make any grand statements, but one that's reliant on recognisably human characters, each trying to find their own way in a world that doesn't offer any easy solutions. The shaky camerawork is a little off-putting at times, but the strong performances from Gosling and Epps easily compensate for any stylistic flaws.
Rated 26 Oct 2011
buttercupbuttercup
Rated 09 Sep 2011
7
60th
ryan gosling is incredible in many ways.
Rated 09 Sep 2011
jack_parsonsjack parsons
Rated 30 Aug 2011
8
60th
Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps had very impressive and touching performances. One scene in particular made this film a must see despite some pacing problems.
Rated 30 Aug 2011
calexicoCalexico
Rated 24 Aug 2011
80
66th
A chill movie. Reminded me a bit of Precious, since it involves personal problems that are eased by education. My first time seeing Ryan Gosling on screen, which was, of course, an excellent experience!
Rated 24 Aug 2011
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 22 Aug 2011
90
80th
I'm really excited to see what Ryan Gosling is going to do in the future. His performance here is excellent.
Rated 22 Aug 2011
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 16 Jun 2011
76
69th
Interesting drama with excellent naturalistic performances which are all that more powerful for being underplayed. Nothing is black and white in this, and there are no pat answers.
Rated 16 Jun 2011
geohawkgeohawk
Rated 28 May 2011
90
78th
Watch this with Season 4 of The Wire (which has a few of the same young actors), and it underscores how the inner-city education system seems to be hanging by a thread. Then you should follow it up with "Bad Teacher." The story meanders in endearing ways, and the acting is excellent, especially Shareeka Epps. I fear, though, that this has made Gosling a Serious Actor in the mold of Sean Penn. We don't really need more of that.
Rated 28 May 2011
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 22 Jan 2011
60
36th
I just couldn't get into it. It's essentially plotless, which isn't necessarily bad. It tries to use the handicam style to make it feel like a documentary but it's really just annoying (to be fair it only bothered me at the very beginning and I eventually got used to it). A lot of it feels like stuff that's been done better in other places, but it's worth a watch if you are interested in it.
Rated 22 Jan 2011
unjmsUnjmS
Rated 08 Jan 2011
83
84th
Awsome performance form gosling
Rated 08 Jan 2011
glmglm
Rated 01 Jan 2011
85
80th
85.000
Rated 01 Jan 2011
flatlandsFlatlands
Rated 11 Nov 2010
86
89th
Really enjoyable movie. Indie sensibilities prevail in this touching and well written film. Nothing is overblown or emphasised beyond it's capabilities, and the story is engaging and thoughtfully told. A lovely film that provides a straightforward and reasonable look at some difficult topics.
Rated 11 Nov 2010
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 19 Oct 2010
20
41st
"More nuanced than your average Sundance character study, Ryan Fleck's carefully observed Half Nelson still doesn't overcome its origins as a padded-out expansion of the filmmaker's 2002 short Gowanus, Brooklyn." - Nick Schager
Rated 19 Oct 2010
creelycreely
Rated 21 Jul 2010
75
27th
Despite some plot inconsistency and a pace that may be a touch too slow, this film is rich is emotional subtext. Amazing performance from Gosling who portrays his character as real, battled, and emotionally inept. A solid drama film.
Rated 21 Jul 2010
filmdotfilmdot
Rated 23 Jan 2010
85
56th
Shareeka Epps.
Rated 23 Jan 2010
halfjapaneseHalfJapanese
Rated 14 Jan 2010
60
23rd
Interesting, but generally uneventful.
Rated 14 Jan 2010
pieterpronkpieterpronk
Rated 27 Dec 2009
56
12th
Forgettable drama which tries not to be preachy but doesn't quite manage not to be.
Rated 27 Dec 2009
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 18 Dec 2009
60
63rd
Okay Movie
Rated 18 Dec 2009
nathanielprnathanielpr
Rated 10 Nov 2009
95
90th
beautiful movie, terrific performances, punch-you-in-the-heart message. absolutely worth the watch.
Rated 10 Nov 2009
totoroTotoro.
Rated 08 Sep 2009
90
90th
tour de force tour de force tour de force
Rated 08 Sep 2009
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 18 Aug 2009
90
89th
The movie's moving story and crisp direction are enough to support this film, but it ultimately wouldn't be half as good without Gosling. He gives one of the most phenomenal and honest performances that I've seen this decade. This man has a style all his own and truly needs to start being seen as a potential Marlon Brando or Paul Newman.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
78
80th
Understated and moving drama, with an excellent lead performance from Ryan Gosling and a natural and flowing script. Broken Social Scene help too! There's not much in the way of a plot, but this is a simple film about human flaws and relationships. Well worth your time and attention.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
smacfarlsmacfarl
Rated 26 Jul 2009
87
53rd
Excellent drama and acting. Presents dilemma of modern society student/teacher relationships especially when parenting is lacking at both ends. His junkie habits confuse the issue of twenty somethings having relationships with mature early teens. No good solutions here.
Rated 26 Jul 2009
pigletPiglet
Rated 08 Jun 2009
86
97th
Excellent about a teacher-pupil relationship. Wonderful stuff.
Rated 08 Jun 2009
jstern2009Jstern2009
Rated 02 Jun 2009
78
37th
Great movie with amazing cinematography. I was expecting something a lot more from this movie after seeing the thriller. However, this movie made me think a lot about what the plot really was about. After understanding this movie I really did enjoy the meaning, but I just wish the message would come in a different fashion. Other than that I really did enjoy this confusing movie.
Rated 02 Jun 2009
weafdogWeafdog
Rated 02 Jun 2009
79
98th
A drug-addicted teacher with a conscious in the inner-city. One of my favorite unorthodox love stories in the vein of Lolita, Harold & Maude, and Lost in Translation.
Rated 02 Jun 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 30 Mar 2009
93
85th
Really good film.....nice relationship between the teacher and the student....gripping and real.. Thumbs up!
Rated 30 Mar 2009
karleykarley
Rated 09 Feb 2009
88
81st
Love him, Ryan Gosling is one of my favorite actors. This movie takes the whole "white teacher in the ghetto" scenario and totally f**ks with it.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 02 Jan 2009
80
52nd
Expected more...average movie about addiction, very slow and depressive Gosling plays great. Superb actor
Rated 02 Jan 2009
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 31 Dec 2008
80
79th
Pretty slowly for the most part, but it's saved by the performances. This isn't the most original film as a lot of the themes are covered by other movies, but there's no new ideas in hollywood really. The framing device of his lessons covering whats happening in his life is very clever and Ryan Gosling puts in a good performance. Whether or not its Oscar worthy (I'm watching this pre the awards in 2007) is another matter but at time of writing I haven't seen the other contenders yet. If this
Rated 31 Dec 2008
langelundLangelund
Rated 05 Oct 2008
60
47th
Gosling is truly great, sadly the movie is not.
Rated 05 Oct 2008
drstrange1DrStrange1
Rated 29 Sep 2008
80
86th
Manages to come off as original, even though the premise can be quoted by most 9 year olds.
Rated 29 Sep 2008
klausglenskiKlausGlenski
Rated 26 Aug 2008
80
80th
For some guys this movie might lack a bit of a story. And I guess it is the lack of turning points people will miss. For me the story was excellently told and Ryan Gosling gave it the face it needed in an excellent way.
Rated 26 Aug 2008
leshiileshii
Rated 19 Jul 2008
71
59th
Very good movie, but I kept feeling like I was missing something vital about the main character.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
lynchmidgetLynchMidget
Rated 14 Jul 2008
70
55th
Gosling carries this film on it's back and makes it passable.
Rated 14 Jul 2008
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 08 Jun 2008
79
70th
it was well made and acted, can get a bit boring, but honestly i cant help but feel contempt for a movie about a drug addicted teacher.
Rated 08 Jun 2008
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 07 Jun 2008
75
89th
Superb, great acting all round, especially Mr Gosling who is a pleasure to watch.
Rated 07 Jun 2008
jimjamsnzJimJamsNZ
Rated 09 May 2008
45
7th
The acting was pretty good (especially the young girl), but ultimately this movie was boring. I just didn't connect with any of the characters. Semi interesting in parts, but overall I coulda done plenty better with my time. It could have been worse though, it was fortunately not the usual BS inspiring teacher blah blah
Rated 09 May 2008
browncoatBrowncoat
Rated 13 Mar 2008
30
6th
This horribly directionless movie fails to string together any kind of story and instead strives to make up for this gaping void with decent characters and artsy directing, but to no avail.
Rated 13 Mar 2008
murravenerMurravener
Rated 21 Dec 2007
75
40th
The plot is a bit tattered, and the films strive for an artsy feel just detracts from the movies quality, however the depth of Goslings character in combination with his acting makes the film worth watching altogether.
Rated 21 Dec 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 15 Nov 2007
5
57th
An effective slice-of-life character study that avoids inspiring teacher cliches. Ryan Gosling is superb. If only there were a little more plot, I could recommend it more highly.
Rated 15 Nov 2007
cinemaddictcinemaddict
Rated 20 Oct 2007
95
71st
An impressive outing from a young couple. A few false notes... with his family but mostly beautifully written and well acted.
Rated 20 Oct 2007
3names3Names
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
25th
Certainly a fine character study, but it doesn't quite stick to the ribs...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
74th
Half Nelson offers a refreshing change of pace from most modern dramas about serious issues, treating the characters as real-life human beings, with their own sets of problems and ways of coping that, while not exactly what we might choose to do for ourselves, never has us reviling some of the poor life decisions they make for themselves.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
timmotimmo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
66th
The performances are absolutely incredible. I've never seen such great acting. That alone would be a reason to see this movie. It runs on a little too long though.
Rated 14 Aug 2007

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