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The Poker House (2008)

R  |   |  Drama  |  2008 (USA)
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A dramatization of Lori Petty's teenage years spent in small town Iowa.

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Sheila
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Earl
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Lucas Ellman ...
Clyde Junior
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Clyde Senior
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Sarah
Jayce Ryan ...
Daniel
Kirsten Mose ...
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A dramatization of Lori Petty's teenage years spent in small town Iowa.

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

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Lust, drugs and violence... no place for a kid. See more »

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Rated R for language, and disturbing content involving a minor including rape, sexual content and drug/alcohol abuse | See all certifications »

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A Casa de Jogos  »

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Jennifer Lawrence's father, Gary Lawrence, appears in the movie (uncredited) as the basketball coach of the other team. See more »

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When Agnes walks into the building to play her basketball game, the camera and operator are visible in the glass doors through which she enters. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
1st 'John': [seeing her come in] Ah...
Agnes: [narrating] I race the sun home in the morning, and the moon up at night. There's just today, and then there's tonight. Anything can happen, then anything does. You get through it.
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Written by Valerie Simpson and Nick Ashford (as Nicholas Ashford)
Performed by Jennifer Lawrence Sophi Bairley and Chloë Grace Moretz
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Well, That Escalated Quickly.
18 September 2014 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

Okay, let me just start by saying; this is one of the best shot films i've seen in a long time. Let it be known that 80% of the cast were very young when this was shot, yet they perfectly recreated a "70's Cult Flick" theme. Very well done on that front. Plot line was very gritty and dark, but uplifting in a F**ked up sort of way. Supposedly a True Story. I gave it a seven because let it be known some of the acting is very cheesy but then that contributes to the "70's Cult Flick" theme mentioned earlier. We got a very basic character build up. It was essentially a day in the life. I personally would've liked to see more into the characters background. Smooth Start, Rough Middle, Nice Finish. Reminded me VERY MUCH of 8 Mile, Jennifer Lawrence playing Eminem's Character.


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