The Assignment (2010)

Director:

Timothy J. Nelson

Writer:

Timothy J. Nelson (screenplay)

Stars:

Linsey Godfrey, Jake Thomas, French Stewart

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Linsey Godfrey	...	Eliza
Jake Thomas	...	Spencer
French Stewart	...	Mr. Price
M. Emmet Walsh	...	Mr. Beudreaux
Andrew St. John	...	Billy Price
George Newbern	...	John Baird
Robert Culp	...	Blakesley
Yassmin Alers	...	Suzie Baird
Joy Lauren	...	Shelley
Chelsea Harris	...	Mandy
Shannon McKain	...	Ronny
Grace Bannon	...	Amy
Carole Ita White	...	Figgart
Earl Billings	...	Verle
Michael Todd Behrens	...	Blakesley's Attorney

Storyline

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

American Fork, Utah, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,400,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Movie Group, New Movie

Technical Specs

Color:

Color (Technicolor) Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Robert Culp's final film appearance

User Reviews

Intriguing family film

I just purchased this off Amazon for an amazing price. I was really excited to see this because of Adam Baldwin and I was not disappointed with his role! I loved watching him out of his usual gruff and tough mode playing an enthusiastic and kind history teacher with slight PTSD from Vietnam and a sketchy past. He did a terrific job. Mid movie he gives an amazing speech to the class about Vietnam. The entire cast was good.

I did feel that the movie cut away from important scenes too fast, even though the clues to Liza's mystery become more and more obvious as the story progresses. I felt like I was walking in on a scene where the explanations were already given, so I had to rewind a few times to get the full brunt of them. And what I thought would be some very important turning points, were brushed right past.

The ending was a little disappointing. W/O giving a spoiler, I expected something more heartfelt, especially after the sweet and dramatic scene with actress Linsey Godfrey (Liza) and Adam. It could have ended right there. But I would have appreciated a certain conversation between Mr. Clemens and Liza, and a reunion of sorts, etc – Not the'Glee' or 'High School Musical.' But, to be fair, music ties in to the characters.

All in all this was enjoyable. There should be more family films made in this vein. If you are looking for a clean film with good values then you should watch it. And definitely check it out if you are a fan of Adam Baldwin!