The Law of Enclosures

I saw the international premiere of this film at the Rotterdam International Film Festival on January 29th 2001 and it was such a disappointment. Awful acting and a pretentious score made this film rather unbearable. The director John Greyson seems to have been overly ambitious: Everything in the film is supposed to be extra cool but only hits the wrong notes. John Greyson should better be doing comedies again.

I am watching this film for the first time,I just have 2 words for it LOVED IT!! I am not a film expert but this film leaves me feeling so many emotions at the same time,from sadness to depression to happiness at love found when it seemed was lost.. even when the ending was the way it was--sappy but true,I recommend it highly,sorry it took me so long to find it :)

I missed a film class to see this movie, it was closing after only a week so I decided to see the last showing, a late Thursday. Thanks God, I missed my class, because I REALLY loved the film. I read the first review on the site and I'm in total disagreement with it. I cannot understand how you cannot be in awe with the film. The acting is top-notch especially from Diane Ladd and Sarah Polley. I didn't read the novel but it is so intelligently adapted to the screen. The diverse narrative reminded me of a Scott Heim novel. The film may not be an ideal first-date material but if you're open-minded you'll love The Law of Enclosures. Anyhow, I really enjoyed the film so GO SEE IT! ;.)

A great film about the struggles and decline of relationships. Sarah Polley is excellent as usual, she can just do no wrong in my book. Her character is a somber, depressed young women after her relationship with Brenden Fletcher changes from its romantic beginning to a lonely, neglected existence. The older couple of Dianne Ladd and Sean McCann is a particularly vicious pairing, they are very, very cruel to each other. Nice music/background sounds creating an atmospheric feel that puts one in touch with the mood of the film,... changes, life, pain, love, a story about these simple and complicated things.

I stumbled upon it unexpectedly but it was marvellous, my next step is to read the book. I recommend this movie to anyone both young and old, it'll definetly capture you. The actors are amazing in particular Sarah Polley who shines!