Bill Murray,
Theresa Russell,
Catherine Hicks,
Denholm Elliott,
James Keach
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In this Bill Murray-driven remake of the 1946 Tyrone Power film, Murray plays the lead, Larry Darrel, a World War I survivor who takes off on a foreign trek to discover the meaning of his life. Appare... read more
DVD Release Date: August 20, 2002
Stats: 225 reviews
The Razor's Edge, Bill Murray's first attempt at a serious dramatic role, was received with less than stellar reviews at the time of it's release, but it set a precedent he would follow the rest of his career. Based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham, the script was written by ... read more
Bill Murray's very first dramatic role is affable and quite moving, especially in the heartbreaking epilogue, when he talks about the rewards of living a good life, and then we see him, in a deeply poetic moment, climbing up the montmartre stairs, metaphorically continuing his jo... read more
Sweet and sprawling, this film will let any one who wonders discover how it was that Bill Murray became so entrenched in the hearts of so many people. . . Nice movie nut not great. Worth it to watch him play!
An unusual movie for Bill Murray where he's playing a dramatic lead. The biggest problem of the movie is that the first 3/4 feels rushed and it's more of an outline rather than a story development, with the chemistry between the characters lost in the shuffle. Thankfully it final... read more
Wow was this random or what? I love Murray though so of course I'd enjoy it. The story line was decent, I dont know if this counts as a romance or not but "shrugs" it was fair enough.
Good movie. I wanted to see it because I am a huge Bill Murray fan. The only real problem I had with the film was a lack of chemistry between Murray and Hicks. Since their story is one of the main storylines, I think it hurts the film overall. Not a great film, but a good one... read more
Wholeheartedly depressing. Bill Murray tried his dramatic chops at a time when he was known strictly for his comedic roles. If he would had made this today, it might have fared a little better. The big problem with this movie is the script. The dialogue is not enthralling and Mur... read more
After nearly being killed while fighting in WW1, a man born of privileged status embarks on a path of enlightenment and spiritual fulfillment.
Dismal misfire by Murray trying early on for drama accolades
Sincere try, but even with censorship issues, the 1946 version was better.
The Razor's Edge may be a truncated and somewhat episodic adaptation, but it's certainly compelling enough to keep you involved for a solid two hours. Full Review
Murray provides an interesting performance; the movie grows on you.
Were it paced more smoothly, and if the lead character's spiritual search was developed instead of just hinted at, this could have been a great film. Full Review
An American's quest for the meaning of life takes him from Iowa to Tibet to discover the spiritual practices of equanimity, atttention, and compassion. Full Review
"Don't write that book report to it, just enjoy its eccentricities." Full Review
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