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14 February 1997 (USA)
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When prim & proper meets wild & crazy get ready to ...
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Character study about Mildred, an elderly woman who has spent her life caring for others. When her daughter finally leaves home...
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Golden Gena & Magnificent Marisa; a gem
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Gena Rowlands | ... | Mildred 'Millie' Hawks | |
| Marisa Tomei | ... | Monica Warren | |
| Gérard Depardieu | ... | Big Tommy Bellaveau (as Gerard Depardieu) | |
| Jake Lloyd | ... | Jake 'J.J.' Warren | |
| Moira Kelly | ... | Ann Mary Margaret 'Annie' Hawks | |
| David Sherrill | ... | Ethan Hawks | |
| David Thornton | ... | Frankie Warren | |
| Bridgette Wilson | ... | Jeannie Hawks | |
| Bobby Cooper | ... | Bernt | |
| Clint Howard | ... | Gus | |
| David Rowlands | ... | George (as Dave Rowlands) | |
| Jamie Bozian | ... | Jason (as James Bozian) | |
| Christy Lenk | ... | Miss Mannis | |
| Brittney Lewis | ... | Hospital Receptionist | |
| Vinnie Curto | ... | Danny (as Vinny Curto) |
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Décroche les étoiles (France)
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Rated R for strong language.
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Argentina:102 min | USA:103 min | UK:105 min
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Canada:14A (Ontario) |
Iceland:L |
Argentina:13 |
Chile:14 |
France:U |
Portugal:M/12 |
Spain:7 |
Sweden:7 |
UK:15 |
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There are 80+ uses of the "f" word in this film, and almost all of them are said by Marisa Tomei. In fact, 95% of all swear words are said by Tomei.
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References "The Brady Bunch" (1969)
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Reckless Kind
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UNHOOK THE STARS (1996) ***1/2 Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gerard Depardeau, Jake Lloyd, Moira Kelly, David Sherrill, Bridgitte Wilson, David Thornton, Clint Howard. Excellent acting by Rowlands and Tomei as a widower and a troubled neighbor, respectively, who become friends after the latter asks the former to babysit her quiet, yet bright boy (Lloyd in a remarkable debut that eschews cuteness for real depth, no easy task for a five year old; Lloyd later was cast as the young Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequel!). Emotionally satisfying thanks to an even-handed directorial debut by Rowlands' son Nick Cassavettes(the late auteur John's prodigy), who co-wrote the well-written scrip with Helen Cladwell. Guaranteed to have you laughing and crying; dare you not to get a lump in your throat by the film's poignant ending between Lloyd and Rowlands. Nice job by all around! ** Personal note: I relate this film to my own upbringing between my mother and grandmother.