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A moving drama about the deep familial bond that develops between a 30-year-old man and his young niece after the girl's mother suddenly leaves town. Forced out of her home after her boyfriend is arrested, Joleen Reedy needs a place to stay with her 11-year-old daughter, Tara. She turns for help to her younger brother, James--a simple and overly trusting man who doesn't hesitate to welcome them into... See Full Description
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Drama and Kids/Family |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 41 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 14th, 2008 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for language and a scene of violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Overture Films, Paramount Pictures International (PPI)
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$168,972 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C-
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"The title, as it turns out, is accurate, although Robb gives her part surprising steeliness." more...
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C |
Entertainment Weekly, Owen Gleiberman
"A lifeless compendium of the worst indie-flick cliches." more...
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F |
Hollywood Reporter, Stephen Farber
"The actors soar high above this downer." more...
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B |
New York Post, Lou Lumenick
"Relentlessly depressing -- almost a parody of movies at Sundance." more...
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C- |
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