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Still Alice

  • 20142014
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 41m
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Julianne Moore in Still Alice (2014)
Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a devastating diagnosis, Alice and her family find their bonds tested.
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A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
134K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,390
629
  • Directors
    • Richard Glatzer
    • Wash Westmoreland
  • Writers
    • Richard Glatzer(written for the screen by)
    • Wash Westmoreland(written for the screen by)
    • Lisa Genova(novel)
  • Stars
    • Julianne Moore
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Kristen Stewart
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  • Directors
    • Richard Glatzer
    • Wash Westmoreland
  • Writers
    • Richard Glatzer(written for the screen by)
    • Wash Westmoreland(written for the screen by)
    • Lisa Genova(novel)
  • Stars
    • Julianne Moore
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Kristen Stewart
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    • 286User reviews
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    • 72Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 34 wins & 35 nominations total

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    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Alice Howlandas Alice Howland
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Dr. John Howlandas Dr. John Howland
    Kristen Stewart
    Kristen Stewart
    • Lydia Howlandas Lydia Howland
    Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth
    • Anna Howland-Jonesas Anna Howland-Jones
    Shane McRae
    Shane McRae
    • Charlie Howland-Jonesas Charlie Howland-Jones
    Hunter Parrish
    Hunter Parrish
    • Tom Howlandas Tom Howland
    Seth Gilliam
    Seth Gilliam
    • Frederic Johnsonas Frederic Johnson
    Stephen Kunken
    Stephen Kunken
    • Dr. Benjaminas Dr. Benjamin
    Erin Darke
    Erin Darke
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Daniel Gerroll
    Daniel Gerroll
    • Eric Wellmanas Eric Wellman
    Quincy Tyler Bernstine
    Quincy Tyler Bernstine
    • Nursing Home Administratoras Nursing Home Administrator
    Maxine Prescott
    • Nursing Home Residentas Nursing Home Resident
    Orlagh Cassidy
    Orlagh Cassidy
    • Primary Care Doctoras Primary Care Doctor
    Rosa Arredondo
    Rosa Arredondo
    • Convention Facilitatoras Convention Facilitator
    • (as Rosa Arrendono)
    Zillah Glory
    Zillah Glory
    • Masha (Three Sisters)as Masha (Three Sisters)
    Caridad Martinez
    • Elenaas Elena
    Caleb Freundlich
    • Young Musicianas Young Musician
    Charlotte Robson
    • Young Musicianas Young Musician
    • Directors
      • Richard Glatzer
      • Wash Westmoreland
    • Writers
      • Richard Glatzer(written for the screen by)
      • Wash Westmoreland(written for the screen by)
      • Lisa Genova(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Co-director Richard Glatzer could not speak due to ALS. He directed the film using a text to speech app on an iPad. Julianne Moore and Kristen Stewart dedicated their "Ice Bucket Challenge" to Glatzer.
    • Goofs
      When Alice's daughter, Anna, shares with the family that she is pregnant, she says she is five weeks along and already knows she's expecting a boy and a girl. Babies don't develop reproductive organs until about the 7th week, but Anna had a genetic screen of the embryos done prior to implantation, which would have included sex information.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Alice Howland: Good morning. It's an honor to be here. The poet Elizabeth Bishoponce wrote: 'the Art of Losing isn't hard to master: so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster.' I'm not a poet, I am a person living with Early Onset Alzheimer's, and as that person I find myself learning the art of losing every day. Losing my bearings, losing objects, losing sleep, but mostly losing memories...

      [she knocks the pages from the podium]

      Dr. Alice Howland: I think I'll try to forget that just happened.

      [crowd laughs]

      Dr. Alice Howland: All my life I've accumulated memories - they've become, in a way, my most precious possessions. The night I met my husband, the first time I held my textbook in my hands. Having children, making friends, traveling the world. Everything I accumulated in life, everything I've worked so hard for - now all that is being ripped away. As you can imagine, or as you know, this is hell. But it gets worse. Who can take us seriously when we are so far from who we once were? Our strange behavior and fumbled sentences change other's perception of us and our perception of ourselves. We become ridiculous, incapable, comic. But this is not who we are, this is our disease. And like any disease it has a cause, it has a progression, and it could have a cure. My greatest wish is that my children, our children - the next generation - do not have to face what I am facing. But for the time being, I'm still alive. I know I'm alive. I have people I love dearly. I have things I want to do with my life. I rail against myself for not being able to remember things - but I still have moments in the day of pure happiness and joy. And please do not think that I am suffering. I am not suffering. I am struggling. Struggling to be part of things, to stay connected to whom I was once. So, 'live in the moment' I tell myself. It's really all I can do, live in the moment. And not beat myself up too much... and not beat myself up too much for mastering the art of losing. One thing I will try to hold onto though is the memory of speaking here today. It will go, I know it will. It may be gone by tomorrow. But it means so much to be talking here, today, like my old ambitious self who was so fascinated by communication. Thank you for this opportunity. It means the world to me. Thank you.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Don Cheadle/Kate Bosworth/Lecrae (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Ode to Cannonball
      Written by Guy Barker

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    7/10
    Julianne Moore and Kristen Stewart are nothing short of magnificent in this emotional drama...
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    It's hard to put into words why "Still Alice" from writer/directors Richard Glatzer and Wash Westermoreland is as effective as it is. A cinematic experience that will pull you through the ringer, similar to other tearjerking efforts like "Terms of Endearment" or "Stepmom," the film is a heartbreaking measurement of storytelling that is one of the surprising gems of the year. Helmed by a magnificent performance by Julianne Moore, "Still Alice" dodges most of the cliché tropes of disease-ridden dramas with spunk and warmth. It's not just about the struggle of Alice (Moore), it's also an in- depth and informative medical drama that not only breaks your heart, but provide valuable information and sensitivity to anyone who may know or will know someone in the future.

    The film tells the story of Alice, a brilliant professor that is diagnosed with early on-set Alzheimer's disease at the age of 50. Terrified of the future, and the fear of forgetting the life she's created, "Still Alice" reflects not only on the ramifications of knowing such knowledge of your eventual demise, but how it affects those who know and love you. If your loved one was stricken with such an illness, would you, rather could you stand by their side no matter what? It's easy to answer with the socially acceptable response until you're faced with such a question.

    "Alice" inhabits a simplicity that almost feels too uncomplicated and transparent to warrant a positive take but alas, here we are. Glatzer and Westermoreland create a sensitive, well-intentioned examination of a woman struggling with early on-set Alzheimer's disease. May sound like shameless, factory-standard Oscar bait, but its unlike any movie you'll see this year, dealing with delicate subject matter in a tender way. They cover different angles of the topic at hand without getting too preachy. Of course, this is mostly due to the brilliance of four-time Academy Award nominee Moore, but she's not the only one on her A-game. Co-star Alec Baldwin, who plays Alice's husband John, showcases one of his most layered portrayals yet. Internalized, disturbed, but very compelling in the way he chooses to execute his feelings. Baldwin's mannerisms and antics have not been put to better use in quite sometime.

    Kristen Stewart continues to revitalize her image as an actress. "Clouds and Sils Maria" and "Camp X-Ray" are terrific examples of her talents put to great use but what she achieves as Lydia, Alice's youngest daughter is nothing short of spectacular. Glatzer and Westermoreland understand her abilities and limitations but heighten them to stunning results. If Stewart continues on this path, she could easily become one of our greatest working actresses. She's certainly one of the most exciting at the moment. Stewart is a gift.

    After struggling to find her voice in the movies, Kate Bosworth hits on all cylinders as Anna. As does Hunter Parrish, fondly remembered from "It's Complicated." He's aching for his big, breakout role.

    I guess it's time to worship the aura of Julianne Moore. It's easy to dismiss my take on her work since I'm unapologetically a Moore enthusiast (loud and proud). Three of her Oscar nominations for "Boogie Nights," "Far from Heaven," and "The Hours" are all worthy citations, arguably winning performances that Oscar passed over. I've been able to separate her overall brilliance from some of the choices she's made in roles over the years. "The English Teacher" is an attempt to be change it up, "The Forgotten" is a horror/mystery that lacks either of those words, and "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" is well…that movie from 2005. Julianne Moore is a revelation of epic proportions. Bold, provocative, and emotionally gripping, she delivers one of her strongest performances to date. She's takes a daring stand to be vulnerable, and hits an amazing high. A destined winner of Best Actress.

    The film can feel like a factory-standard creation passed over by the TV networks at times, mostly due to the style in which its shot. Cinematographer Denis Lenior keeps things straightforward but isn't adventurous enough to stand out in the crowd. Film Editor Nicolas Chaudeurge should also take a few cues from the playbook of Pietro Scalia, Stephen Mirrione, and Richard Marks, editors that know how to milk a scene for everything its worth. There are moments that will surely create a weep-a-thon in your seat, but there are missed opportunities to really push the audience over the edge. Composer Ilan Eshkeri however, takes his cues from famed musicians like John Williams and Howard Shore to swell the tearducts to maximum capacity.

    Overall, "Still Alice" is a very rewarding experience, wrapped in a blanket of emotions held by Julianne Moore and Co.. It's one of those rare films that makes you think and gives you a debate to have with your loved ones. A deep, human movie that doesn't shy away from baring its soul and the vast complexities that come with it. Just plain great.
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    • Nov 9, 2014

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    • Release date
      • February 20, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Все ще Еліс
    • Filming locations
      • Lido Beach, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lutzus-Brown
      • Killer Films
      • BSM Studio
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,754,371
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $197,000
      • Jan 18, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $44,779,195
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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