Kráska v Nesnázích (Beauty in Trouble) (2006)
84%RT Audience Score: 76%
Awards & Nominations: 6 wins & 6 nominations
Beauty in Trouble, directed by Jan Hrebejk and written by Petr Jarchovsk, is a masterful character-driven drama that explores the complexities of human relationships and the compromises we make in life. The film’s intricate plot strands and memorable characters are expertly woven together, creating a gripping and engrossing story that transcends its familiar archetypes. While some critics may find fault with the film’s occasional soap opera-like moments or the camera’s lingering gaze on Marcela’s body, these minor quibbles do not detract from the film’s overall excellence. Beauty in Trouble is a witty, intelligent, and ambitious work of art that deserves to be seen by anyone who appreciates great cinema.
Beauty in Trouble is a gripping drama that explores the complexities of human relationships. The film follows the story of Marcela, a young mother who finds herself in a difficult situation after leaving her abusive husband. With the help of her stepfather, she tries to start a new life, but things don’t go as planned. The film is beautifully shot and features a talented cast that brings the characters to life. While the story may seem familiar, the filmmakers manage to keep it fresh and engaging. Overall, Beauty in Trouble is a must-see for anyone who enjoys character-driven dramas with a touch of humor and heart.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Barrandov Studios, Prague, Czech Republic
MPAA / Certificate
Unrated
Year of Release
2008
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):Czech
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $1,491,168
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $2,054,027
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,410
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 223,994
US/Canada gross: $19,300
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $26,585
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,788
US/Canada opening weekend: $6,460
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $8,898
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,728
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Jana Brejchova – self
Roman Luknár – self
Emília Vásáryová – self
Jan Hrebejk – Director
Director(s)
Jan Hrebejk
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
6 wins & 6 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (44) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (38) | Rotten (6)
November 18, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Joshua Land
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
November 17, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Ben Kenigsberg
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
September 7, 2011 | Rating: A-
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
While this seems like familiar territory, in the hands of director Jan Hrebejk and his longtime screenwriting partner, Petr Jarchovsk, it’s an engrossing, layered story of the ill-fitting choices and compromises everyone makes.
April 3, 2009
Cary Darling
Dallas Morning News
TOP CRITIC
Beauty in Trouble uses another kind of catastrophe to reveal the true nature of its central characters.
March 12, 2009 | Rating: 3/4
John Hartl
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
Impressive for its mastery, intelligence, and ambition in juggling intricate plot strands and memorable characters.
December 9, 2008
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
This character-driven drama is so gripping because every actor is so good, with each making archetypes – the nasty stepfather, the angry husband, the rich gentleman – that transcend their familiarity.
December 13, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/4
Kelly Jane Torrance
Washington Times
Offers an uncanny soap opera story that turns weird.
August 16, 2011 | Rating: B
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
The movie begins with a flood that threatens Prague literally; it ends with a flood of emotions that threaten to undermine a potentially happy relationship.
April 17, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/4
Lawrence Toppman
Charlotte Observer
All the characters in Petr Jarchovsky’s screenplay are drawn in shades of gray. The result isn’t so much a morality play as an amorality play.
April 10, 2009 | Rating: 3/4
Robert W. Butler
Kansas City Star
Excellent ensemble dramedy, which avoids mawkishness while keeping its characters complex and treating even the least likable of them with a welcome degree of empathy.
April 4, 2009 | Rating: B+
Frank Swietek
One Guy’s Opinion
The filmmakers seem more interested in running the camera over Marcela’s body than really figuring out who she is.
March 20, 2009 | Rating: 2.5/4
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)…
Plot
Beauty in Trouble is a complex multi-character drama that explores familial trials and tribulations, as well as social history, through the story of a woman who falls in love with a wealthy man while dealing with the aftermath of her husband’s imprisonment.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features Anna Geislerová, Jana Brejchova, Roman Luknár, and Emília Vásáryová in the cast.
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