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"Far from Heaven" has received high acclaim from critics since its release. It holds an 87% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 221 reviews, with an average rating of 8.20/10. The critical consensus states: "An exquisitely designed and performed melodrama, "Far From Heaven" earns its viewers' tears with sincerity and intelligence." It also has a score of 84 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 37 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". The film was nominated for four Academy Awards: for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Julianne Moore), Best Original Screenplay (Todd Haynes), Best Cinematography (Edward Lachman), and Best Original Score (Elmer Bernstein). At the Venice Film Festival, the film was nominated for the Golden Lion, while Moore won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress, and Lachman won a prize for Outstanding Individual Contribution.