A young boy has lost his mother and is losing touch with his father and the world around him. Then he meets Hesher who manages to make his life even more chaotic.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Joseph Gordon-Levitt | ... | Hesher | |
| Devin Brochu | ... | TJ | |
| Rainn Wilson | ... | Paul | |
| Piper Laurie | ... | Grandma | |
| Natalie Portman | ... | Nicole | |
| Brendan Hill | ... | Dustin | |
| John Carroll Lynch | ... | Larry | |
| Monica Staggs | ... | Mom | |
| Mary Elizabeth Barrett | ... | Meryl | |
| Audrey Wasilewski | ... | Coleen | |
| Lyle Kanouse | ... | Jack | |
| Frank Collison | ... | Funeral Director | |
| Van Epperson | ... | Angry Driver | |
| Helen Slayton-Hughes | ... | Mrs. Rosowski | |
| Paul Bates | ... | Mr. Elsberry | |
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T.J., a high school freshman, lost his mother two months before in a car accident: his father pops pills and sits on the couch; his grandmother holds things together, chatting and cooking. T.J. wants the car back from the salvage yard where the owner's son is a bully. By happenstance, Hesher, a foul-mouthed squatter, moves in with T.J's family. T.J. also meets Nicole, a grocery clerk near poverty who helps him once. Hesher involves T.J. in crime, the bully is omnipresent, mom's car is slipping away, dad has checked out, T.J. watches Nicole at work, and his grandma invites him to join her morning walk: the odds are long that T.J. can assemble a family to help him thrive. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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vomiting | male objectification | male in underwear | long haired male | drawing |Taglines:
Sometimes life gives you the finger and sometimes it gives you...Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for disturbing violent behavior, sexual content including graphic dialogue, pervasive language, and drug content - some in the presence of a child | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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25 June 2011 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$126,046, 15 May 2011, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$382,946, 31 July 2011Company Credits
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Written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
Performed by Metallica
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All of Hesher's "persona", according to Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is inspired by late bass player from Metallica, Cliff Burton. Not only that, but the movie features a significant amount of music from the "Burton" era, including the solo that Hesher plays in the garage (Anesthesia, from the Kill 'Em All album) and, of course, the Hesher lettering. See more »Goofs
After a fender-bender, Nicole is unable to start her car. We can see that her front bumper is detached and one side is resting on the street. So Hesher gives her a ride. But after she walks back to her car, it starts and runs with no problems. See more »Quotes
Hesher: Dude if you wanna poke her, there's nothing wrong with that. Don't be ashamed. Human beings have been poking vagina for hundreds of years. Longer probably. Bro! Seriously there's nothing wrong with wantin' some pussy!See more »
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The Shortest StrawWritten by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
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For a film like this you've really got to ask what you want. A lot of people I know might not like it or really get it. I was looking for something a bit different to watch by myself, to engorge myself in. It's properly crude (in US terms) but that's kind of the point I think. I watch a lot of films and this one made me register to IMDb as I think it's probably under-rated. The acting is GOOD throughout. The cast is good (especially the kid...if the kids in Harry Potter were half that good we'd see them a lot in movies in the future...we won't) and the vibe is excellent. It's original without trying too hard and it didn't make me feel like I'd seen this film before. The other reviews seem to sum up the premise pretty much so I won't bother. I think this film could've gone bad many times over but the quality of it holds it together. It's a bit odd, a bit wrong, a bit sad, funny, witty, intelligent, brave and charming. I may be over egging this pudding but this film very nearly slipped under my radar and I'm very glad it didn't. When I'm hunting I reckon this is the kind of review I'd like to read to fire me up a bit. Eternal Sunshine meets No country for old men......or something :-)