Come Early Morning (2006)

A 30-something southern woman searches for love, despite the burdens she carries with her.

Director:

Joey Lauren Adams

Writer:

Joey Lauren Adams

Stars:

Ashley Judd, Jason T. Davis, Tim Blake Nelson

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ashley Judd	...	Lucille Fowler
Jason T. Davis	...	Motel Man
Richard Lee Crow	...	Motel Clerk
Laura Prepon	...	Kim
Christine Renee Ward	...	Sue (as Christy Ward)
Candyce Hinkle	...	Doll
Scott Wilson	...	Lowell Fowler
Tim Blake Nelson	...	Uncle Tim
Pat Corley	...	Papa
Diane Ladd	...	Nana
Wally Welch	...	Eli
Ritchie Montgomery	...	Bob
Jeffrey Donovan	...	Cal, Cal Percell
Rick Dial	...	Mike
Nancy Ellen Mills	...	Michelle

Storyline

The sins of the fathers. In a town near Little Rock, Lucy Fowler works hard for a construction firm; on weekends she drinks, goes home with someone, and come early morning, wakes and leaves as fast as she can. She cares a lot about her father, newly back in town, a painfully shy man who has nothing to say to her. She does go to a Holy Roller church with him about the same time that she starts, fitfully, a relationship with Cal Percell, new in town and a good guy. She kisses him sober, but still has demons to confront. What's the source of her careless ways; can she turn coal into a diamond?

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Plot Keywords:

drink | love | church | bar | watching tv | 

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Taglines:

Before you fall in love, you need to love yourself.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual situations

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 August 2007 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

A Cada Manhã

Filming Locations:

Arkansas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$50,160 (USA) (10 November 2006)

Gross:

$117,560 (USA) (1 December 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bold Films, Firm Films, Holly Wiersma Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Joey Lauren Adams had only five weeks to prep the film.

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Goofs

When Lucy comes in the house she is wearing sandals. She begins to take off her sweater. As she enters the next room, finishing removing her sweater, she is now wearing boots.

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Quotes

Doll: You got no say over your heart, Lucy. And if you think you do, you'd best not let yours roam too far.

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Connections

Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 18 November 2006 (2006)

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Soundtracks

"MOVIN' OUT, MOVIN' UP, MOVIN' ON"
Performed by Troy Cook (as Troy Cook Jr. & The Long Haul Band)
Written by Buster Doss
Published by Buster Doss Music (BMI)
Courtesy of Stardust International Music

User Reviews

This is the most admirable chick flick I've ever seen

There are no true jerks in this film, and that's at odds with reality, but otherwise this is an incredibly affecting film about an ordinary woman on the attractive side who frequents the local tavern looking for a quick tumble and one too many drinks. I've somehow met women like this though I'm not sure when and where. But Ashley Judd is so completely convincing and skilled at bringing this woman's story to the screen that I was completely won over. My wife likes her movies, but I've always found them a bit off the mark whenever I've seen one. In this film Joey Lauren Adams has done a truly worthwhile bit of directing and writing in shining a light on a small town story. The audience at Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival where I just saw it on the big screen seemed as appreciative as I was. She was heartily applauded when she came on to describe how this little gem was put together, and I, for one, was glad she was there to gather in the public appreciation. But I would have liked to have seen Ashley Judd too. Joey pointed out that she originally wanted to play the lead, but there's no question in my mind that no one could have nailed it like Ashley did. The supporting actors add spice and depth with quality and economy, but this is Ashley's show, and she does a wonderful job that's kicked her permanently up a few notches in my book. For once I sat through what I consider a chick flick and not only did I not fall asleep but felt truly entertained. Now that's a first, but let's not make a habit of it!