Synopsis
A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him re-think his current situation in life.
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Cast
- Jim BroadbentTony Webster
- Charlotte RamplingVeronica Ford
- Harriet WalterMargaret Webster
- Michelle DockerySusie Webster
- Matthew GoodeMr. Joe Hunt
- Emily MortimerSarah Ford
- James WilbyDavid Ford
- Edward HolcroftJack Ford
- Billy HowleYoung Tony Webster
- Freya MavorYoung Veronica Ford
Recommendations
- 80
Variety
In places, The Sense of an Ending seems almost frustratingly uninterested in establishing, much less solving, the riddles at its core, when in fact, it’s merely uninterested in pandering to those who lack the patience to appreciate its nuances. - 75
IndieWire
Modest in its ambition but profound in its specificity, Batra gets to the core of the slipperiness of memory and the allure of the past. It’s not through grand pronouncements and cosmic love stories; instead, a handful of unshakable moments do the trick. - 75
Christian Science Monitor
Without an actor of Broadbent’s poise and humor, The Sense of an Ending – which, I must add, is appropriately also the title of a famous work of literary criticism by Frank Kermode about theories of fiction – would be a bit too fusty. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
The lineup of fine actors keenly registers minute details about the passage of time with humor, wisdom and a sharp sense of how moments of rash or just misguided behavior can forever dictate a life's path. - 63
RogerEbert.com
Not to sound derisive, but there’s definitely a target audience here. What they’ll get will be mildly satisfying: a film that’s well-acted but tastefully restrained to a fault, with gentle humor about aging and a central mystery that isn’t all that engaging. - 60
TheWrap
Had this well-meaning movie been more willing to directly embrace its origins in Barnes’s luminous prose, it’s quite possible The Sense of an Ending might be something special rather than something worthy. - 60
The New York Times
Directed by Ritesh Batra from a screenplay by Nick Payne, The Sense of an Ending maintains intrigue and emotional magnetism as its mystery unfolds. - 60
Los Angeles Times
The Sense of an Ending, despite its polished construction and immaculate pedigree, doesn’t ultimately mean as much as it thinks it does.
