The Poker House (2008) 6.5
A dramatization of Lori Petty's teenage years spent in small town Iowa. Director:Lori Petty |
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The Poker House (2008) 6.5
A dramatization of Lori Petty's teenage years spent in small town Iowa. Director:Lori Petty |
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Jennifer Lawrence | ... | ||
Javon Johnson | ... |
1st 'John'
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Sophi Bairley | ... |
Bee
(as Sophia Bairley)
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Bokeem Woodbine | ... | ||
Chloë Grace Moretz | ... |
Cammie
(as Chloe Grace Moretz)
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Casey Tutton | ... |
Sheila
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Matthew Gerdisch | ... |
Earl
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Robert Gerdisch | ... |
Burl
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Lucas Ellman | ... |
Clyde Junior
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Kymberly Mellen | ... |
Sheila's Mom
(as Kimberly Mellen)
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Andrew Rothenberg | ... |
Clyde Senior
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Danielle Campbell | ... | ||
Selma Blair | ... |
Sarah
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Jayce Ryan | ... |
Daniel
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Kirsten Mose | ... |
Young Agnes
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A dramatization of Lori Petty's teenage years spent in small town Iowa.
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.