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Reach for Me

  • 20082008
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Reach for Me (2008)
ComedyDrama
Dying is hell - and Alvin's going to make sure everyone knows it. Academy Award nominees Seymour Cassell & Alfre Woodard star. AARP Movies for Grownups Award-winner.Dying is hell - and Alvin's going to make sure everyone knows it. Academy Award nominees Seymour Cassell & Alfre Woodard star. AARP Movies for Grownups Award-winner.Dying is hell - and Alvin's going to make sure everyone knows it. Academy Award nominees Seymour Cassell & Alfre Woodard star. AARP Movies for Grownups Award-winner.
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6.2/10
316
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  • Director
    • LeVar Burton
  • Writer
    • Michael Bruce Adams
  • Stars
    • Seymour Cassel
    • Johnny Whitworth
    • Lacey Chabert
  • Director
    • LeVar Burton
  • Writer
    • Michael Bruce Adams
  • Stars
    • Seymour Cassel
    • Johnny Whitworth
    • Lacey Chabert
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    • 8User reviews
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    Seymour Cassel
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    • Alvin
    Johnny Whitworth
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    • Kevin
    Lacey Chabert
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    • Sarah
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Nurse Evelyn
    Adrienne Barbeau
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    • Valerie
    Charlene Blaine
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    • Nell
    Larry Hankin
    Larry Hankin
    • Elliot
    LeVar Burton
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    • Nurse Nathaniel
    Susan R. Rodgers
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    Don Agronsky
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    Kelsey Krosskove
    • Candy Striper
    Jennifer Nelson
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    Mark Wolfe
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      • Michael Bruce Adams
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    9/10
    simple, yet powerful movie
    There aren't that many low budget movies out there that neither look nor feel cheap, but this certainly is one of them. The movie doesn't offer huge climaxes, or surprises, but rather offers a nice flow that knows how to take you with it.

    You'll get to see a snapshot of the life of an old man and all the things that influence him. Sounds boring, but in fact, it is a very interesting character-heavy film. The persons are very believable and you'll soon forget that you're watching actors. This is basically the highest achievement a movie can reach. Seeing that this was delivered by such a small production is quite impressive. I was surprised to see LeVar Burton's name flashing up as the director in the credits. He sure did a great job on this one.

    If you like movies that revolve around real life stories like "About Schmidt", then you might like this movie. I sure do. In fact, I can't really point much out that I would consider sub-standard, bad acting, or plot holes, so this one gets a 9/10.
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    • Jul 1, 2009

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • AMediaVision Productions (United States)
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Polish
    • Also known as
      • Alvin W
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • AMediaVision Productions
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    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $100,000
      • Jan 19, 2011
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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