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Susie Salmon, a young girl who has been murdered, watches over her family — and her killer — from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.

The Lovely Bones

“The Lovely Bones” tells the story of Susie Salmon who’s murdered but continues to observe her family on Earth after her death. Although she is detached from the world she once knew, Susie witnesses the impact of her loss on her loved ones, whilst her killer skillfully covers his tracks and prepares to murder again.

In a tone that is both emotionally truthful, and darkly humorous, Susie tries to balance her desire for vengeance against the love she feels for her family and her need to see them heal; and ultimately comes to understand that the concept of family can encompass both the living and the dead.

Why you care

You and I both know we would unleash hell and vengeance if it were us making the choices from above.

The Lovely Bones Release Date

December 11th, 2009 (limited); January 15th, 2010 (wide)

Starring

Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli

The Lovely Bones Reminds me of

Ghost, but with more attitude.

The Good

Rachel Weisz and Saoirse Ronan

The Bad

Mark Wahlberg. I haven’t recovered from his performance in The Happening.

Our Clever Prediction

40 Million at the box office.