Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio(2005)- User Reviews

One of the best movies I have ever seen! Truely moving! If I were You I would jump up off your computer set, get in your car, and drive to go see it! Awsome, It truely is! Also you HAVE to read the book, more moving then the movie, can't keep it  …more»

total waste of time millions of families have had the same problems normally mothers get real jobs to fix itmore»

This is a solid, deeply felt domestic drama that captures its era, gender role conflict and spiritual strength with expertise and outstanding visual flair. As far as screen acting goes, it does not get better than Ms. Moore. Her silences speak volumes …more»

Excellent movie, I would recommended because is very entertaining , dont listyen to the critics because its poorly rated by the critics for stupid reasons.
Two thumbs up !!!more»

Doesn't go into too much detail but it is a fast moving, soothingly funny and, definitely a very feel good movie.more»

I've seen movies based on books but this is one of the very few times when I enjoed the movie moe than the book. The story is excellent - a woman in the 50's with 10 kids and not enough money supporting her family without leaving home.

The …more»

Just an interesting side note - I've lived in Defiance all my life and, up until about a year ago, there was a building downtown that had "Defiance - A great place to live" painted boldly along the side of it. Those of us from Defiance, …more»

I loved it, too-though at first I thought I was going to walk out. Growing up during that era, I was curious about the authenticity of the TV ads, jingles, and middle class midwest culture. I thought Woody Harrelson's acting was outstanding, I didn't …more»

did u know that Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio was made in canada in a little town called paris canada is a cool placemore»

The movie "The Prize WInner of Defiance, Ohio" was a great movie about Evelyn Ryan. I think the movie should have been filmed in here (Defiance) because the town in the movie does not look anything like Defiance.more»