Tennessee (2008)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

Aaron Woodley

Writer:

Russell Schaumburg (written by)

Release Date:

5 June 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

There is always one last chance

Plot:

The story of three people who strive to realize their dreams. Brothers Carter and Ellis set out on a road trip to their childhood home in a desperate search for their estranged father, who may hold the key to their future. |

Plot Keywords:

Tennessee

Cast

Adam Rothenberg	...	Carter
Ethan Peck	...	Ellis
Mariah Carey	...	Krystal
Lance Reddick	...	Frank
Ryan Lynn	...	Carter - age 18
Michele Harris	...	Karen
Bill Sage	...	Roy
Melissa Benoist	...	Laurel - age 18
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michele Ammon	...	Police Dispatcher (voice)
Christopher Andrews	...	Jackson
Jerry Biggs	...	Manager
Ellie Braverman	...	Woman in Line
Donna Brazier	...	Nurse
Forrest Broadley	...	Groundskeeper
Chris Browning	...	Bouncer
Lawrence Bull Jr.	...	Bar Patron
Harp Corrigan	...	The Stranger
Aunt Dot	...	Cook
Mary Evans	...	Jackson's Mom
John Hardman	...	Arkansas Clerk
David House	...	Eugene
Dylan Kenin	...	Boyfriend
Mary Layne	...	Skinny Woman
Camryn Magness	...	Patron
Alex Manette	...	Dr. McCullough
Debrianna Mansini	...	Nurse Meyers
Nasser Metcalf	...	Dr. Maxwell
Tony Nudo	...	Security Guard
Luce Rains	...	Oklahoma Motel Clerk
Chris Ranney	...	Bar Patron
Robyn Reede	...	Darlene
Russell Schaumburg	...	Host
Boots Southerland	...	Pawn Shop Owner
Joshua Strother	...	Young Carter
Sheila Ivy Traister	...	Girlfriend
Noah Lee Trudell	...	Young Carter
Charles Tucker	...	Clerk (voice)
Lee Vervoort	...	Bar Patron

MPAA:

Rated R for language.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Dunlap, Tennessee, USA

Company:

Lee Daniels Entertainment

Trivia:

Val Kilmer, who lives on a nearby New Mexico ranch, initially agreed to participate in this film secondary to his work with New Mexico's Film Investment Program, but as production neared he was forced to decline secondary to other commitments.

A beautiful painting

I saw this flick at its premiere and liken it to a piece of art. The more I watched, the more I saw--gorgeous cinematography, soulful writing, and wonderful performances by actors all around. I think that it speaks to a more sophisticated audience with its depth of focus on relationships, particularly between the two brothers. If you see the movie only for Mariah, you'll be pleased with her performance--low-key and genuine; still, you'll be impressed with the work of the other actors, each one unique and well-cast. The movie is more lyrical than loud, and I mean that in the best possible sense. I dare you to watch it without being moved. What a sweet debut for the screenwriter Russell Schaumburg. Congratulations from a fan.