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Dragonfly

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When a loved one dies, are they gone forever? As head of emergency services for Chicago Memorial Hospital, Dr. Joe Darrow (Kevin Costner) is a respected expert in trauma and triage. But his professional knowledge provides little comfort when tragedy claims the life of his wife. A doctor herself, Emily Darrow (Susanna Thompson) was on a medical mercy mission when she died in a bus accident on a remote mountain road in Venezuela. Joe starts believing his wife is trying to communicate with him.
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Critics Consensus

Sappy, dull, and muddled, Dragonfly is too melancholic and cliched to generate much suspense.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/22/2010
2/5
Boring, phony and a complete waste of talent. Go to Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 02/26/2007
The undisputed king of the cornball concept, Kevin Costner has an uncanny aptitude for gravitating toward the dopiest projects in sight, but this time he's outdone himself. Go to Full Review Colin Kennedy Empire Magazine 12/30/2006
1/5
Boy, does the final reel stink. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 10/30/2018
1.5/4
A well-intentioned misfire... Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/17/2011
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Preposterously plotted, highly sentimental supernatural thrillers Go to Full Review Kit Bowen Hollywood.com 11/20/2008
1/5
Neither spooky nor otherworldly. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Leon H @Leohar Feb 9 Granted, I was young when I saw this initially. And perhaps my reviewing of it was based in nostalgia, but I can't understand the cranky poor reviews. The bird scene when it's going crazy is top notch for me. As a matter of fact, I think I'll turn off Superbowl 60 and give it another go. This was my first experience of a "horror" movie and I still think it's the best. Aside from Exorcist 3 anyway. See more Angie S @MonTexan Feb 7 It's 1 of those movies I've never forgotten. I absolutely love it. Some of us get it, others never will, & so it's a movie for "us", you know if you're 1 of us. ; ) See more Melissa B @Missydawnjk Feb 2 I really liked this movie . I don’t understand the bad reviews . I’ve watched this a few times and everytime I’ve enjoyed it . See more Margaret R @RT63355783 Aug 31 I saw this film when it first was released and have watched it a few times. Its a fabulous film. Dont always believe the critics. They get it wrong a lot. It is after all only personal likes.or dislikes they base their opinion on.. It is slow in places but definitely worth watching. The ending is wonderful. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Aug 28 Success in 1 hour and 43 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Thematic Material and Mild Sensuality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $30,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Sherri H @RT60959092 Jul 8 This movie was fantastic, the fact that it wasn't received well is sad, Kathy Bates really knocked it out of the park again, and Kevin Kostner played his role to perfection. The twist and turns getting into the thick of the movie were never once predictable, and the ending required multiple tissues. I could watch it everyday and I have watched it at least 100 times. It was the first time I ever wanted to own a copy of a movie, and it was the first one I ever purchased. The only other movie I have ever purchased was "Chicago." My "Dragonfly" DVD is surprisingly in great condition considering how many times I have watched it and loaned it out to be enjoyed. See more Read all reviews
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Tom Shadyac

Director

Kevin Costner

Joe Darrow

Joe Morton

Hugh Campbell

Ron Rifkin

Charlie Dickinson

Linda Hunt

Sister Madeline

Susanna Thompson

Emily Darrow

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Dragonfly

Scene from the film DRAGONFLY. Dr. Joe Darrow (KEVIN COSTNER) believes that his deceased wife may be trying to communicate with him. Scene from the film DRAGONFLY. Scene from the film DRAGONFLY. Joe Darrow (KEVIN COSTNER), a recent widower, misses his wife in the supernatural thriller "Dragonfly." Scene from the film DRAGONFLY. Dr. Joe Darrow (KEVIN COSTNER) believes that his deceased wife may be trying to communicate with him. Joe Darrow (KEVIN COSTNER) believes that his deceased wife is trying to communicate with him in the supernatural thriller "Dragonfly." Dr. Joe Darrow (KEVIN COSTNER) believes that his deceased wife may be trying to communicate with him. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis When a loved one dies, are they gone forever? As head of emergency services for Chicago Memorial Hospital, Dr. Joe Darrow (Kevin Costner) is a respected expert in trauma and triage. But his professional knowledge provides little comfort when tragedy claims the life of his wife. A doctor herself, Emily Darrow (Susanna Thompson) was on a medical mercy mission when she died in a bus accident on a remote mountain road in Venezuela. Joe starts believing his wife is trying to communicate with him.
Director
Tom Shadyac
Producer
Mark Johnson, Tom Shadyac, Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum
Screenwriter
David Seltzer, Brandon Camp, Mike Thompson, Brandon Camp, Mike Thompson
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
NDE Productions, Shady Acres Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Mild Sensuality)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 22, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 20, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$30.1M
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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