Side Effects (2013)

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Directed by

Steven Soderbergh

Starring (View all)

Rooney Mara
Emily Taylor

Carmen Pelaez
Prison Desk Guard

Marin Ireland
Upset Visitor

Channing Tatum
Martin Taylor

Polly Draper
Emily's Boss

Ann Dowd
Martin's Mother

Haraldo Alvarez
Garage Attendant

Jude Law
Dr. Jonathan Banks

Written by

Scott Z. Burns
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A terrific, complex mystery-thriller

11 years, 1 month ago at Mar 27 14:20

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"Depression is the inability to construct a future." Side Effects is not a motion picture that easily lends itself to a review, as it's hard to talk about this sophisticated thriller without revealing the numerous surprises that make it an enthralling watch. The screenplay by Scott Z. Burns (Contagion) is laden with plot twists, hence potential viewers are advised to watch the movie before readin... read more

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11 years, 1 month ago at Mar 7 21:41

Hughes

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A surprising (supposed) final effort by Soderbergh. Commenting on a genre while working within it, playing with gender stereotypes and employing social commentary have always been something that the occasionally very good director has pulled out of his tool belt; yet it has been quite a while since he has been so affecting. "Side Effects" is a strong final effort by the director but I think the re... read more

"Side Effects" (2013)

10 years, 8 months ago at Aug 9 17:50

MaxL

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The plot revolves around Emily Taylor, as she's prescribed a new experimental medicine for her bouts of depression – and at first, it seems like it's going to be a straightforward tale of her trying to live with it. Then, after she kills her husband while sleepwalking as a side effect of the drug, it becomes a completely different movie: a legal drama first, as i... read more

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A woman turns to prescription medication as a way of handling her anxiety concerning her husband's upcoming release from prison.

Release date: 8 February 2013

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" "Imagine everything you ever wanted shows up one day and calls itself your life. And then just when you start to believe in it - gone. And suddenly it gets very hard to imagine a future. That's depression, right?" Written by Scott Z. Burns Music by Thomas Newman Cinematography by Steven Soderbergh Editing by Steven Soderbergh"

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