Tiger Eyes (2012)

After Davey's father is killed in a hold-up, she and her mother and younger brother visit relatives in New Mexico. Here Davey is befriended by a young man who helps her find the strength to carry on and conquer her fears.

Director:

Lawrence Blume

Writers:

Judy Blume (novel), Lawrence Blume (screenplay)

Stars:

Willa Holland, Amy Jo Johnson, Gwen Goldsmith

4 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Willa Holland	...	Davey Wexler
Amy Jo Johnson	...	Gwen Wexler
Gwen Goldsmith	...	Rabbi
Lucien Dale	...	Jason Wexler
Cynthia Stevenson	...	Bitsy Kronick
Forrest Fyre	...	Walter Kronick
Nephele Jackson	...	Lenaya
Tatanka Means	...	Wolf
Michael Sheets	...	Adam Wexler
Mike Miller	...	Male Tourist
Josh Berry	...	Mr. Vanderhoot
Teo Olivares	...	Reuben
Elise Eberle	...	Jane Albertson
Barbie Robertson	...	Danielle (as Barbie Anthony)
Justin Holtzen	...	Hugh

Storyline

Davey has never felt so alone in her life. Her father is dead -- shot in a holdup at his store -- and now her mother is taking 17 year old Davey and her little brother to New Mexico to stay with relatives while she tries to recover. Climbing in the Los Alamos canyon, Davey meets the mysterious Wolf, the only person who seems to understand the rage and fear Davey feels. Slowly, with Wolf's help, Davey realizes that she must get on with her life. A complicated story of deep human drama. Based on the classic novel,"Tiger Eyes," by Judy Blume.

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Plot Keywords:

native american | grieving | drinking problem | cancer | nickname | 

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Taglines:

Loss Love Hope

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic material including a violent incident, and some teen drinking

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 June 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kaplan Gözler

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,874, 9 June 2013, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$25,163, 23 June 2013

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tashmoo Productions,Amber Entertainment,Belladonna Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite Judy Blume's forty years of writing bestsellers for children and young adults, Tiger Eyes is the first theater-release motion picture to be made out of any of her books. (There have been television productions made of Forever, the "Fudge" books, and Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great.)

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Quotes

[first lines]
Davey: I wonder what it's like to be dead? I hope it's peaceful - like you're floating. I hope you don't keep thinking about how you died. Or why. Or how it makes no sense. The thing about it is, it's all so final.
[black-out]

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Crazy Credits

End Credits: "No lizards were harmed during the production of this motion picture."

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Connections

Referenced in Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.87 (2013)

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Soundtracks

Everywhere I Go
Written by Lissie (as Elisabeth Maurus) & Curt Schneider
Performed by Lissie
Courtesy of Fat Possum Records
By Arrangement with Music For The Masses Ent., Inc.

User Reviews

coming-of-age movie

Davey Wexler (Willa Holland) is struggling after her father was killed. Her mother Gwen (Amy Jo Johnson) has withdrawn. She, her mother and little brother Jason move from Atlantic City to New Mexico to stay with Gwen's older sister Bitsy Kronick (Cynthia Stevenson) and her husband Walter. At the new school, she's befriended by partygirl Jane Albertson (Elise Eberle). While walking alone in a canyon, she is found by native American Wolf who connects with her. She tells him her name is Tiger.

This movie is based on Judy Blume's novel directed by her son Lawrence Blume. It's a teen girl struggling with some difficult issues. The difficulties are large and varied. It's a bit scattered. Willa Holland is quite effective holding the film together. Her performance adds the sensitivity needed although I'm not sure the material is used to its most effectiveness.