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Bilge Ebiri
Having made his name as a ferocious, self-hating Jewish skinhead in The Believer, 22-year-old Ryan Gosling gives another memorable performance as a lonely, world-hating fatherless quarterback in...
Joe Leydon
As compellingly played by Morse, a great actor who gives pic more than it gives him, Gideon comes off as a sensitive soul who knows how risky it can be to appear too sensitive in a small town.
Scott Tobias
The film's powerful meditation on masculinity gets much of its credibility and punch from the two leads, especially Morse, a reliable character actor who sinks his teeth into a role with heavy...
J. R. Jones
David Morse, who's spent the last 20 years kicking around network television and building up an resume of impressive movie credits, establishes himself as a truly formidable presence in this...
Mick LaSalle
Writer-directors Andrew and Alex Smith go for emotional truth, but what they come up with is often silly.
Critic reviews
Bilge Ebiri
Having made his name as a ferocious, self-hating Jewish skinhead in The Believer, 22-year-old Ryan Gosling gives another memorable performance as a lonely, world-hating fatherless quarterback in...
Joe Leydon
As compellingly played by Morse, a great actor who gives pic more than it gives him, Gideon comes off as a sensitive soul who knows how risky it can be to appear too sensitive in a small town.
Scott Tobias
The film's powerful meditation on masculinity gets much of its credibility and punch from the two leads, especially Morse, a reliable character actor who sinks his teeth into a role with heavy...
J. R. Jones
David Morse, who's spent the last 20 years kicking around network television and building up an resume of impressive movie credits, establishes himself as a truly formidable presence in this...
Mick LaSalle
Writer-directors Andrew and Alex Smith go for emotional truth, but what they come up with is often silly.
Cast and credits
Actors | Amy Adams, Clea DuVall, Ryan Gosling, David Morse |
Director | Alex Smith, Andrew J. Smith |
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English
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Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
116 minutes
Rating
R
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