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You Can Count on Me
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7.7/10   13,302 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Kenneth Lonergan (written by)
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Release Date:
16 November 2000 (Slovenia) more
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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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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 27 wins & 24 nominations more
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Decade in Review: 2000 Top Ten
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Interview with Katherine Dieckmann, Director of Motherhood
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A Beautiful Film more (211 total)

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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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The scene with Rudy walking home from school in the pouring rain was created by the local fire department spraying a hose from their highest ladder. more
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Errors in geography: The film is set in Scottsville, New York, which is in the far west of the state, south of Rochester. However, a sign is seen for NY Rt28, which does not run anywhere near Scottsville. This is because the film was shot in and around Phonecia, New York, through which NY Rt28 runs. more
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Sammy: So, how was school today?
Rudy: Stupid.
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A Beautiful Film, 17 February 2004
10/10
Author: Kyle (normanthepig@graffiti.net) from Chicago

Originally written as a one-act (which manifests itself as the eventual meeting of Terry and Sammy in the restaurant) by stage veteran Kenneth Lonergan, 'You Can Count on Me' is an amazingly realistic look at the filial dynamic and relationships that come from the breaking and separation of family.

Split from their parents at an early age, Sammy and Terry, the older and younger, respectively, are forced to rely on one another throughout their youths until Terry vanishes, travelling across the nation for a long time.

When he finally returns, Terry finds that Sammy has built a somewhat stable life for herself in their beautifully provincial Appalachian hometown with her single-mom life and her adorable son, Rudy.

'You Can Count on Me' boasts honest, believable dialogue and acting in like kind. Laura Linney's performance as the somewhat-restrained Sammy is easily her best, and Mark Ruffalo's as Terry is also highly evolved. The beauty of this film is that there are literally hundreds of places for the plot or action to derail and become an emotional sap-fest ripe with over-dramatic exclamations, but it stays right on track, always honest, brutal, and, ultimately, endearing.

Lonergan has hit a kind of gold mine here. Fans of his hugely successful 'This Is Our Youth' will recognize his work here, as 'You Can Count on Me' is obviously kith and kin to it.

Do not expect breath-taking special effects. Do not expect dramatic exlcamations or exposition. Do not expect the typical or mundane. This film is extraordinarily truthful in its telling of the boundaries we build for ourselves and the ones we love.

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