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In the suburbs of America, three close knit 12-year-olds -- introverted Jacob (Conor Donovan), precocious Malee (Zoe Weizenbaum) and vulnerable Leonard (Jesse Camacho) -- start down the path of self-discovery and begin to distinguish their own voices from those of their parents. Sparked by the tragic death of Jacob¿s twin brother, the trio band together as they grapple with feelings of revenge, the... See Full Description
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Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 34 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 19th, 2006 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for some violence and sexual content involving minors, and for language. |
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| Distributors: |
IFC Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$95,687 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"...fierce dramedy..." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...could have been a series of horror stories, but the filmmakers and their gifted young actors somehow negotiate the horrors and generate a deep sympathy." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Jessica Reaves
"The kids deliver uniformly solid, occasionally remarkable performances." more...
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B |
E! Online,
"Twelve is worth your ten bucks." more...
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B+ |
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