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Alejandro G. Iñárritu

21 Grams

 7.6

A freak accident brings together a critically ill mathematician, a grieving mother, and a born-again ex-con.

  • Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
  • Main Cast: Sean Penn, Naomi Watts, Benicio del Toro
  • Soundtrack: Gustavo Santaolalla
  • Cinematography: Rodrigo Prieto
  • Screenplay: Guillermo Arriaga
  • Cinema Premiere: March 5, 2004





What do English critics think?

English Reviews

2 english reviews of 21 Grams (2003)

  • 1. ReelViews
    10 / 10

    A stunning kaleidoscope of a motion picture - a mosaic of images that gradually resolves itself into a powerful tale of tragedy and redemption.
    - James Berardinelli

    ReelViews »

  • 2. Christian Science Monitor
    10 / 10

    "21 Grams" is worth its weight in gold
    - David Sterritt

    Christian Science Monitor »

Reviews by critics from other countries

Foreign Reviews

7 foreign reviews of 21 Grams (2003)

  • 1. Ciné
    9 / 10

    Translated from swedish: A standing ovation is well deserved for the whole movie. "21 Grams" requires concentration and energy. If you have these components, you can look forward to a phenomenal film.
    - Martin Steijer

    Swedish: cine.se »

  • 2. Nöjesguiden
    8.3 / 10

    Translated from swedish: Iñárritu is increasingly looking like one of the great, driven storytellers of his generation. His fascination with carefully constructed games, layers, and religious references is particularly shared with someone like David Fincher.

    Swedish: ng.se »

  • 3. Svenska Dagbladet
    8.3 / 10

    Translated from swedish: One is not automatically alive just because one is living.
    - Karoline Eriksson

    Swedish: svd.se »

  • 4. Aftonbladet
    8 / 10

    Translated from swedish: Despite being only Iñárritu's second feature film, few can master the film medium as superbly as he does. It's rare to see such high quality across the board in a film—script, cinematography, music, acting—as in both of his films.
    - Jan-Olov Andersson

    Swedish: aftonbladet.se »

  • 5. Expressen
    8 / 10

    Translated from swedish: It hardly concerns the unbearable lightness of being; more about the weight of existence's unpredictability and contradictions.
    - Bernt Eklund

    Swedish: expressen.se »

  • 6. Russin
    8 / 10

    Translated from swedish: This is not just a very good movie, but one that I really like. I appreciate that it dares to be poignant, strong, and completely serious, without apologizing for it.
    - Anders Lindahl

    Swedish: russin.nu »

  • 7. Moviezine
    6 / 10

    Translated from swedish: Are you a drama enthusiast who enjoys contemplating films long after you've seen them, AND do you want to experience fantastic performances from Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, and Naomi Watts? Then be sure to watch "21 Grams".
    - Alexander Kardelo

    Swedish: moviezine.se »



World-Wide Box Office Revenue

Box Office

21 Grams has earned a total of 60 466 876 dollars from cinemas across the world (the global box office).

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