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7.1/10   809 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Tom Gilroy (writer)
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Plot:
As the seasons change in a Connecticut town, two men of different age and backgrounds who work together outdoors for the local park system... more | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
Bonding more (34 total)

Cast

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Ned Beatty ... Murph

Liev Schreiber ... Paul

Campbell Scott ... Fredrickson
Ian Hart ... Fran

Peri Gilpin ... Georgia
Bill Raymond ... Don Regan
Catherine Kellner ... Dawn

Hallee Hirsh ... Hope
Justin Laboy ... Bobby
Kristin Laboy ... Kristin
David Roland Frank ... Boy with snowblower
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language and some drug content.
Runtime:
110 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Continuity: In the park, after Paul and Murph smoke a joint, Paul pulls out a cigarette, but doesn't light it. When the camera changes angles the cigarette is lit, but no time has passed. more
Soundtrack:
A Cup of Tea and Your Insights more

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11 out of 14 people found the following comment useful.
Bonding, 21 August 2005
8/10
Author: jotix100 from New York

Murph and Paul seem to be the least likely candidates of this beautiful tale of male bonding and friendship that director Tom Gilroy, working with his original material, brought to the screen with excellent results.

The director couldn't have been luckier in the choice he made in casting Ned Beatty and Liev Schrieber to give life to these two opposite characters, that deep down share a lot in common. We see the men as they begin working together, in a way distrusting one another, but soon realizing their relationship at work translates in everlasting friendship.

Mr. Gilroy gets nuanced performances out of the two leading actors that seem to compliment one another in ways that perhaps, even the director, didn't expect. Mr. Beatty and Mr. Schreiber are actors that look and act totally convincing in the roles they are playing. In minor parts we see Campbell Scott, Ian Hart and Peri Gilpin, among others doing excellent work under Tom Gilroy's sure direction.

Mr. Gilroy has to be congratulated for giving us a story that is unusual and it affirms our faith in humanity.

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