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William Forrester, once a Pulitzer Prize winning novelist, now spends his days as a unkempt recluse who sits in his window spying on boys playing basketball in the schoolyard below. One of those boys, Jamal Wallace, is an exceptional athlete whose ticket out of the projects is only partially due to his talents on the court. When not showboating for his pals, Jamal is a closet genius whose astronomical... See Full Description
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Comedy and Drama |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 13 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 20, 2000 NY/LA; January 12, 2001 Wide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for brief strong language, some sexual reference. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Releasing
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$51,768,623 |
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| Critics Reviews |
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culturevulture.net,
"... Van Sant is marking time..." Full Review...
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E! Online,
(grade: B+) "...all paths lead to a predictable (but satisfying) end." Full Review...
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Film Threat,
(4 stars) "...an astonishing success." Full Review...
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James Berardinelli,
(3 out of 4 stars) "...well-made but conventional..." Full Review...
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