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When Jacob's delinquency leads to his brother Wes being placed with relatives, Jacob and his father Hollis must confront their issues to reunite the family.When Jacob's delinquency leads to his brother Wes being placed with relatives, Jacob and his father Hollis must confront their issues to reunite the family.When Jacob's delinquency leads to his brother Wes being placed with relatives, Jacob and his father Hollis must confront their issues to reunite the family.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 5 nominations total
David Maldonado
- Rollins Instructor
- (as Dave Maldonado)
Tate Panovich
- Waitress
- (as Tatiana M. Panovich)
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- Writer
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Did you know
- TriviaThe beer Hollis drinks throughout the movie is not a mock-up, it is Firemans #4 Blonde Ale brewed by Real Ale Brewing Company in Blanco, TX.
- Quotes
Hollis Wilson: What are you troublemakers up to?
- ConnectionsRemake of Hellion (2012)
- SoundtracksThe Burning of Atlanta
Written by Tony Portaro
Performed by Whiplash
Courtesy of Tony Portaro
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I was lucky enough to see this movie at Sundance 2014. Let's start at the beginning with the first notes of the metal soundtrack writer and director Kat Candler has chosen to infuse this movie with a unique, dark but powerful energy. The music sets the tone perfectly for the roiling anger and frustration the characters wrestle with in this film.
I won't go too much into the plot because part of what is beautiful about this movie is how the story unfolds and watching the characters ride the roller coaster of loss, hope, joy, love, fear, pride - all of it. It's amazing that in such a short amount of time, Candler can find all those moments, no matter how fleeting. Much of that comes from the script, but it wouldn't be so successfully conveyed without the strength of her performers.
I have not watched Breaking Bad so I came into this with no preconceived ideas of Aaron Paul as an actor. He is fantastic in this movie. As a father who has lost his anchor with the death of his wife, you can see him struggling with his own demons as he also knows he has to do right by his sons. Newcomer Josh Wiggins has a face that shows everything, every wince of hurt and disappointment and every twinkle of mischief. The supporting cast is also phenomenal. The kids are all actors who are new to film and yet they are completely natural and you will feel deeply for each of them. Juliette Lewis, an actress I have never seen act beyond her quirkiness, gives the most grounded, authentic performance I have ever seen from her.
This movie is being released nationally this summer in theaters and on VOD. Don't miss it.
I won't go too much into the plot because part of what is beautiful about this movie is how the story unfolds and watching the characters ride the roller coaster of loss, hope, joy, love, fear, pride - all of it. It's amazing that in such a short amount of time, Candler can find all those moments, no matter how fleeting. Much of that comes from the script, but it wouldn't be so successfully conveyed without the strength of her performers.
I have not watched Breaking Bad so I came into this with no preconceived ideas of Aaron Paul as an actor. He is fantastic in this movie. As a father who has lost his anchor with the death of his wife, you can see him struggling with his own demons as he also knows he has to do right by his sons. Newcomer Josh Wiggins has a face that shows everything, every wince of hurt and disappointment and every twinkle of mischief. The supporting cast is also phenomenal. The kids are all actors who are new to film and yet they are completely natural and you will feel deeply for each of them. Juliette Lewis, an actress I have never seen act beyond her quirkiness, gives the most grounded, authentic performance I have ever seen from her.
This movie is being released nationally this summer in theaters and on VOD. Don't miss it.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $55,708
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $7,601
- Jun 15, 2014
- Gross worldwide
- $55,708
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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