Heavenly Creatures

New Zealand 1994, 104 minutes
Dir. Peter Jackson
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Drama, Suspense/Crime

Topics: Period 1950s, Educational Resource.

Feat. Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse

Aroview: Peter Jackson follows his zombie trilogy with this Oscar-nominated tour-de-force based on the Parker-Hulme murders of the 1950s.

Though the entrails might be neatly restrained, there's no mistaking his swooping camera, his penchant for animation and fantasy, and that unabashed Kiwiness. A fiercely independent talent, a truly unique vision.

NZ International Film Festival 1994

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5 stars (Exceptional) Easily Jackson best movie, this has a huge emotional impact on the viewer. ~dr.strangelove
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4 stars (Very Good) True story of Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker, two close friends who share a love of fantasy and literature, who conspire to kill Pauline's mother when she tries to end the girls' intense and obsessive relationship. Incisive & very recommended. ~GenXGirl
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3 stars (Good Enough) I enjoyed this less than most it seems, but it's certainly an above average venture. ~Barry B
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4 stars (Very Good) An emotional, affecting and ultimately disturbing film with a sharp script and intense performances. ~Wizzums
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3 stars (Good Enough) Only "Lovely Bones" can compete with this as the Director's best movie.The period is extremely well portrayed and the performances are very good with Kate Winslet an inspired casting. ~Tubbs
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4 stars (Very Good) Extremely well acted. Great tension, capturing the distorted dreams of youth, but sensitively avoiding exaggerated interpretations. Yes, Jackson's best film - see it! ~Sandy