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Crossing Over (2009) 6.7
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6.7/10 from 14,731 users
Metascore: 38/100
Reviews: 65 user | 104 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com Crossing Over is a multi-character canvas about immigrants of different nationalities struggling to achieve legal status in Los Angeles. The film deals with the border, document fraud, the ... See full summary » Director:Wayne KramerWriter:Wayne Kramer (screenplay) |
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| Ray Liotta | ... | ||
| Ashley Judd | ... | ||
| Jim Sturgess | ... | ||
| Cliff Curtis | ... | ||
| Alice Braga | ... | ||
| Alice Eve | ... | ||
| Summer Bishil | ... | ||
| Jacqueline Obradors | ... | ||
| Justin Chon | ... | ||
| Melody Zara | ... |
Zahra Baraheri
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| Merik Tadros | ... | ||
| Marshall Manesh | ... | ||
| Nina Nayebi | ... | ||
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Naila Azad | ... | |
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Crossing Over is a multi-character canvas about immigrants of different nationalities struggling to achieve legal status in Los Angeles. The film deals with the border, document fraud, the asylum and green card process, work-site enforcement, naturalization, the office of counter terrorism and the clash of cultures. Written by Wayne Kramer
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Every day thousands of people illegally cross our borders... only one thing stands in their way. America.Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive language, some strong violence and sexuality/nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
26 February 2009 (Bahrain) See more »Also Known As:
A szabadság határai See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$77,370 (USA) (27 February 2009)Gross:
$454,149 (USA) (17 April 2009)Company Credits
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Gavin Kossef: Baruch ata, Adonay, melech haolam...
[= Blessed are you, Lord, King of the universe]
Gavin Kossef: Hevenu shalom alechem....
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Shot in 2007. See more »Goofs
Near the beginning of the movie, there is a scene where Harrison Ford's character is booking a prisoner into a detention center for illegal immigrants. In this scene the booking officer is incorrectly wearing the uniform of a CBP Enforcement Officer instead of an ICE Immigration Enforcement Agent. See more »Quotes
[in order to convince the immigration adjudicator that he is entitled to receive Green Card, Gavin is requested to demonstrate his familiarity with the Jewish religion by reciting "Kaddish" prayer - a Jewish prayer, most of it Aramic. Since the atheist Gavin has little knowledge of Jewish religion, he recites instead a mishmash of prayers, blessings, hymns and non-religious songs in Hebrew]Gavin Kossef: Baruch ata, Adonay, melech haolam...
[= Blessed are you, Lord, King of the universe]
Gavin Kossef: Hevenu shalom alechem....
[...]
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This film looks at the experiences of five individuals, who crosses path with an Immigration officer.
"Crossing Over" is more than I expected. It tells so many forgotten stories that are worthy of mention, because of their desire to strive for a better life. This type of film is always in danger of stereotyping or misrepresenting minority groups in a negative way, but in "Crossing Over" there is no such problems as the characters are skilfully presented. I particularly like the imagery of motorway junctions shown several times in this film. It parallels the characters in the film, making decisions to turn one way or another, and the amount of traffic that passes through borders.
It also brings out many points for discussion. What would you sacrifice to become an American citizen? What choices would you make, no matter how hard and painful they are, to make a dream come true?