Girlfriend
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  • Summary: Evan is a young man with Down Syndrome who lives with his mother in a poor, working-class town hit hard by the recent economic recession. When he unexpectedly comes into a large amount of money, Evan uses it to romantically pursue Candy, a girl from town whom he has loved since high school. (Elephant Eye Films)… Expand

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Jul 14, 2011
    50
    The overall mildness and inconsequence of Girlfriend is disrupted for a while by Amanda Plummer, who gives a vivid yet gentle performance in a small part as Evan's patient, protective mother.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    Jul 15, 2011
    50
    By far the best scenes are shared by Sneider and his struggling but devoted mother, played by the seldom-seen Amanda Plummer.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    Jul 12, 2011
    50
    The bittersweet Girlfriend features Down syndrome actor Evan Sneider in its starring role, and he gives one of the better performances in writer-director Justin Lerner's obviously well-intended and affectionately made first feature.
  4. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Kalvin Henely
    Jul 12, 2011
    38
    Girlfriend doesn't present us with anything life-affirming, challenging, or expectation-beating about a lead character with Down's.

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  1. Lerinth
    10
    Amazing and beautiful film. Definitely a must see for movie-goers. The film truly works to try and have the audience understand the plight of not just a man with Downs, but characters who sometimes feel hopeless and lost.… Expand

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