Even as it jumps between 20th century decades, The Hours is intensely, almost upsettingly linear. A lot like life.

It's a must-see. Mainstream epics routinely privilege the father-son bond... In The Hours, patriarchs barely figure, and the only phallic weapon on display is Virginia's pen.

Smart, thoughtful movie for older teens and up.

Few movies depict depression as well, it's subtle and truthful, without overloading it dramatically even though it touches upon suicide and other complicated subjects... [Full review in Spanish]