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A woman with only a few months to live pursues her dreams.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly The Guitar is a lark, at best, but when Burrows' healing indulgence extends to taking on lovers of both sexes, its goofiness acquires a certain hedonistic charm. Rated: C- Nov 20, 2008 Full Review Lou Lumenick New York Post [A] bizarre art-house equiva lent of The Bucket Lisy. Rated: 2/4 Nov 7, 2008 Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times That the movie is easy on the eyes (Melody's fetching silhouette against those sunset river views) doesn't make it any less bogus. Rated: 2.5/5 Nov 7, 2008 Full Review Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile We've probably all wondered what we'd do if given a few short months to live and the premise of The Guitar takes one self indulgent option Dec 20, 2008 Full Review Sara Maria Vizcarrondo Boxoffice Magazine A strong, kind-hearted start to a hopefully active career [for director Amy Redford]. Rated: 3/5 Nov 10, 2008 Full Review David Noh Film Journal International An interesting premise is weakened by directorial callowness, tonal uncertainty and an unengaging central performance. Nov 10, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I liked it. I want to watch it again but can't seem to find it anywhere. This is the kind of movie I think people would want to see in 2020... something about it gives me inspiration of hope. I really do hope that one of the streaming services will put it out there. I know it didn't get the best reviews but if anyone out there is even slightly a tad bit quirky like I am there will be an audience. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member I simply love this movie, its kind of sweet sadness. Saffron is just perfect for the role. The whole idea behind this is fascinating, to enjoy every day as if it would be the last and not bother about tomorrow. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Good premise, rotten movie. As per too usual, the lead actress just has to walk around naked, then has to perform one sex scene after another, some with men, some with women... because you know, that's what men want to see in a "drama" movie. GARBAGE. That's what this movie should have been called: GARBAGE. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Automatically recommended by robot maybe because I play guitars. I bought it. Her silhouette is beautiful as well as the guitar sound backing up the movie. There are sometimes chances to change our lifestyles. This movie is good for looking, listening and thinking. I have an experience that my idiopathic interstitial pneumonia disappeared. So, I believe this story can happen. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member I think the slightly corny predictability takes away from the emotion of this film and perhaps any rawness in the face of adversity,. A little bit of light and shade would have made this film memorable. As someone who has been learning to play the guitar for quite a while, the music geek in me was silently screaming at the speed of her talent. With all that said it was watchable and I seem to be a fan of saffron burrows. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Quite simple scenario. Good for one evening. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Amy Redford

Director

Saffron Burrows

Melody

Isaach de Bankolé

Roscoe Wasz

Paz de la Huerta

Cookie

Ashlie Atkinson

Actor

Lawrence Ballard

Actor

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Movie Info

Synopsis A woman with only a few months to live pursues her dreams.
Director
Amy Redford
Producer
Heyward Collins, Bob Jason, Amos Poe, Amy Redford
Screenwriter
Amos Poe, Gillian Horvat
Distributor
Lightning Media
Rating
R (Nudity|Some Language|Sexual Content)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 7, 2008, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 10, 2009
Runtime
1h 35m