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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Kenneth Lonergan (written by)
Release Date:
16 November 2000 (Slovenia)
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Plot:
A single mother's life is thrown into turmoil after her struggling, rarely-seen younger brother returns to town. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 27 wins
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24 nominations
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(33 articles)
Predictions 2010 Sundance Film Festival: Ruffalo, Tadjedin, Husson
(From ioncinema. 12 December 2009, 6:25 PM, PST)
Chris Morris's 'jihadist comedy' to premiere at Sundance
(From The Guardian - Film News. 3 December 2009, 3:44 AM, PST)
(From ioncinema. 12 December 2009, 6:25 PM, PST)
Chris Morris's 'jihadist comedy' to premiere at Sundance
(From The Guardian - Film News. 3 December 2009, 3:44 AM, PST)
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Acting par excellence
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Laura Linney | ... | Samantha 'Sammy' Prescott | |
| Mark Ruffalo | ... | Terry Prescott | |
| Matthew Broderick | ... | Brian Everett | |
| Rory Culkin | ... | Rudy Prescott | |
| Jon Tenney | ... | Bob Steegerson | |
| J. Smith-Cameron | ... | Mabel | |
| Gaby Hoffmann | ... | Sheila | |
| Amy Ryan | ... | Rachel Louise Prescott | |
| Michael Countryman | ... | Thomas Gerard Prescott | |
| Adam LeFevre | ... | Sheriff Darryl | |
| Halley Feiffer | ... | Amy | |
| Whitney Vance | ... | Young Sammy Prescott | |
| Peter Kerwin | ... | Young Terry Prescott | |
| Betsy Aidem | ... | Minister | |
| Lisa Altomare | ... | Waitress |
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Rated R for language, some drug use and a scene of sexuality.
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111 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:L (original rating) |
Iceland:LH (video rating) |
South Korea:18 |
Singapore:PG (cut) |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Canada:14A |
France:U |
Germany:12 |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Netherlands:12 |
New Zealand:M |
Norway:11 |
UK:15 |
USA:R
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Kenneth Lonergan - a first time director - had protection from studio interference by his executive producer and friend, Martin Scorsese. They had met when Scorsese's then girlfriend Illeana Douglas had auditioned for one of Lonergan's plays.
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Continuity: The pancakes on the son's dish skip around from side to side in each shot as he and his mom are talking.
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Referenced in The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2009) (TV)
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Harlan Man
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This movie centres on a brother and sister. Samantha lives in a small town going through the routine of life, when suddenly she finds out her brother Terry is coming to visit again after a long absence. However, we soon find out from these 2, that not everything in their lives are perfect.
This movie has the most engaging characters I have ever seen. The two actors, Laura Linney and Marc Ruffalo, I could have just sat and listened to them all day talking about their lives. It is that good. Marc Ruffalo has this charisma and screen presence and makes his character come alive like no other person I have seen on film 'ever'. These people are so real in this film it is unbelievable.
The movie is charming, witty, heartwarming, unpredictable, VERY funny, and so great. You leave the theatre wondering what well become of these 2 and their trials, and they seem like people you know. The great thing also is the film is not sappy, or has predictable plot holes, or a serious climax that you are waiting for to erupt. It just unfolds so perfectly.
Great film (must see)
10 out of 10