Lullaby (2014)

A man estranged from his family receives word that his father has chosen to take himself off life support within forty-eight hours.

Director:

Andrew Levitas

Writer:

Andrew Levitas

Stars:

Garrett Hedlund, Richard Jenkins, Anne Archer

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Garrett Hedlund	...	Jonathan
Richard Jenkins	...	Robert
Anne Archer	...	Rachel
Jessica Brown Findlay	...	Karen
Amy Adams	...	Emily
Jessica Barden	...	Meredith
Terrence Howard	...	Doctor Crier
Jennifer Hudson	...	Nurse Carrie
Zac Ballard	...	Nicholas
Frankie Shaw	...	Janice
Daniel Sunjata	...	Officer Ramirez
Danielle Kotch	...	Helen
Miles Kath	...	Young Jonathan
Maddie Corman	...	Beth
Anne Vyalitsyna	...	Brooke (as Anne V.)

Storyline

A young man living in Los Angeles has been estranged from his wealthy New York family for years. One day, he suddenly receives word that his terminally ill father wishes to be taken off life support and has 36 hours to live. When he agrees to visit his father, he unintentionally sets up a family conflict with no easy resolution.

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Plot Keywords:

father | 

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Taglines:

What do you say when everything has been left unsaid?

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and brief drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

Garrett Hedlund and Amy Adams also costarred in the movie On The Road together. A movie which Terrance Howard has a small role in as well.

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Goofs

Life support attached at trachea, yet father speaks unimpeded. Should have had unit blocked off....if connected, air could not pass over vocal chords allowing speech.

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Soundtracks

George Jeffersons
Performed by Soulplusmind, Doey Rock and C-Plus
Written by Dennis P. Coronel, Wesley Ivazes, Kahallie Oden, Chaz Wheeler

User Reviews

Wonderful drama

This is a wonderful spectacular and emotional film. It grabs at the heartstrings. It makes you think. It makes you fall in love with a wonderful cast of dynamic characters, which are flawlessly performed on screen by an all-star ensemble of a cast. I think this was directed wonderfully.

I believe the story-line came together in a believable fashion. I think the viewer becomes a part of the overall story. You can relate to the characters. You seem to meld into the mindset and the actions and the emotional reality of the story. The story-line is something we all can become a part of and relate to and feel like we have gone through it or know someone that has gone through it.

It shocks me that this movie has got such bad ratings. The critics are absolutely wrong on this one. This is a touching story. A wake up call so you can say what needs to be said and done before it's too late. Like I say this is a film that is a true drama that needs to be seen. It's almost as if coming to a point in your life when you realize what needs to be done, has to be done now, there's a deadline and it makes you experience that reality.

It's great and funny at times. Nice originality and a relatable cast, relatable story and a flow of the direction, we all can become a part of. The film is very fresh. It seems like it's a moment of everyday life that you come in-sync with at what's taking place. At times you laugh, you're moved through an emotional journey of life and death and choices.

You can finish my review here: http://www.abucketofcorn.com/2014/07/lullaby-2014.html

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 June 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Lullaby

Company Credits

Production Co:

Avenue Pictures, Ananta Productions, Metalwork Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Color:

Color