Nicole Kidman is astoundingly enrapturing in her role as, Becca, a mother dealing with loss and the resulting grief and anguish that comes with tragically losing a child. Her Academy Award nomination is well deserved, and I think more praise for the film is due as well. Of all the actresses nominated, besides Natalie Portman, I think she is most deserving of the golden statue. But, considering that she's already won and how popular Portman's performance in Black Swan is, she's the hands down favorite.
Speaking more about this film though, it examines the relationship between a husband and wife as the deal with the loss of their child in a very touching way. Aaron Eckhart, who plays the role of Howie, also does a brilliant job at showing the different combination of emotions that someone dealing with a major loss like this might have. Director John Cameron Mitchell does an exceptional job at depicting David Lindsay-Abaire's play. He paces the movie very well, with only being 91 minutes in length.
Bottom-line, Rabbit Hole is an excellent indie film that should have received more accolades, but hopefully Kidman's Oscar nomination can shine some light on it and make it more attractive for people to see.
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