Standing Up (II) (2013)

Based on one of the most beloved Young Adult novels of all time: Two kids are stripped naked and left together on an island in a lake - victims of a vicious summer camp prank; But rather ... See full summary »

Director:

D.J. Caruso

Writers:

D.J. Caruso (screenplay), Brock Cole (novel)

Stars:

Chandler Canterbury, Annalise Basso, Radha Mitchell

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chandler Canterbury	...	Howie
Annalise Basso	...	Grace
Radha Mitchell	...	Meg
Val Kilmer	...	Hofstadder
Keith Flippen	...	Mr. Russell
William J. Harrison	...	Bryce
Jared Kemmerling	...	Murphy
Kate Maberly	...	Margo Cutter
Blake Cooper Griffin	...	Eric (as Blake Griffin)
Charles Carroll	...	Mr. Carlson
Katie Kneeland	...	Sara Gallagher
Frank Hoyt Taylor	...	Lockwood
Alexus Lapri Geier	...	Tiwana
Deidra Shores	...	Lydia
Adrian Kali Turner	...	Calvin

Storyline

Based on one of the most beloved Young Adult novels of all time: Two kids are stripped naked and left together on an island in a lake - victims of a vicious summer camp prank; But rather than have to return to camp and face the humiliation, they decide to take off, on the run together. What follows is a three day odyssey of discovery and self-discovery.

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Plot Keywords:

stripped naked | summer camp | first love | boy girl relationship | outcast | 

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Genres:

Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements including bullying, and for brief smoking and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Goat Island

Filming Locations:

Towns County Beach and Playground, Hiawassee, Towns County, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

AR Films, Aldamisa Entertainment, Seven Star Pictures

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The novel by Brock Cole is considered a modern classic in young adult literature and has won numerous accolades including: American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults; American Library Association Notable Children's Books; New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Books of the Year; Booklist Best Books of the '80s; Booklist Editors' Choice; Horn Book Magazine Fanfare List; Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books of the Year; School Library Journal Best Books of the Year.

User Reviews

Surprisingly sweet and good-natured for a DJ Caruso movie.

Based on Brock Cole's "The Goats", Standing up is the story of two geeky kids, a girl and a boy, who are the victims of a mean holiday camp prank. Stripped naked and left marooned on an island, the boy and girl are left to their own devices and decide to leave the camp and embark on an adventure on their own.

I like that the main characters are geeks and outsiders, and they are ably played by Chandler Canderbury and Annalise Basso. They are experienced TV actors despite their young age, and the chemistry between them is good. I certainly could identify with the awkward feeling of being a lonely young outsider searching for yourself and for companionship.

I like the general theme of the film, that you can learn from all your experiences, good and bad, and discover yourself as a result. I think this is a good message, especially for young adults. However, the world view is a bit too optimistic, the kids never really are in real danger despite their dangerous decision to live on their own for a few days, and the lack of any real antagonist means the film lacks an exciting edge.

Nevertheless, it is a good-natured film without nudity or swearing, and works well as family entertainment. Personally, when it comes to coming-of-age movies, I prefer Stand By Me.