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Eve's Bayou (1997) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Eve's Bayou (1997) a score of 2.9164 out of 4

based on (59) reviews

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Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)

The story of a Creole family in 1960s Louisiana, the movie begins with a monologue by Eve (Jurnee Smollett), recounting how, when she was a child, she murdered her father. This surprising opening...read the complete Eve's Bayou (1997) review at Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)

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Scott Renshaw

Far from being a simple domestic drama, EVE'S BAYOU delves into the complex subjects of memory and perception. Events are constantly being revisited and reevaluated, in scenes crafted by Lemmons with a seductive ambiguity. In the film's finest moment,...read the complete Eve's Bayou (1997) review at Scott Renshaw

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Boxoffice Magazine

It seems every label has to have a "collector" series now, and Lions Gate has finally entered the fray. Their inaugural four titles in the "Signature Series" are titles already previously released in various editions -- "Eve's Bayou," "Monster's Ball,"...read the complete Eve's Bayou (1997) review at Boxoffice Magazine