Hesher
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45 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

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  • Starring: Devin Brochu, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie Portman
  • Summary: Loud music. Pornography. Burning shit to the ground. These are a few of Hesher’s favorite things. And they are what Hesher brings into the lives of TJ and his father, Paul when he takes up residence in their garage uninvited. Grief-stricken by the loss of TJ’s mother in a car accident, Paul aul can’t muster the strength to evict the strange squatter, and soon the long-haired, tattooed Hesher becomes a fixture in the household. Like a force of nature, Hesher’s anarchy shakes the family out of their grief and helps them embrace life once more. (Wrekin Hill Entertainment) … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 26
  3. Negative: 7 out of 26
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    May 13, 2011
    88
    Unlike many films that hope to be called black comedy, it does not skimp on either the black or the comedy.
  2. NPR
    Reviewed by: Bob Mondello
    May 13, 2011
    80
    Director Spencer Susser doesn't try to make Hesher anything other than a sociopath - a walking, profanity-spewing id - and to his credit, neither does Gordon-Levitt.
  3. Movieline
    Reviewed by: Michelle Orange
    May 12, 2011
    60
    Portman is also a producer of Hesher; it is the first of her new company's films. It's not too tough to see what might have drawn a producer to the project: The story's mix of the mythical and the mundane has become an indie staple, and Hesher's edge might have proved artful instead of shredding everything in its path. For any actress, however, the part of Nicole is embarrassingly thin.
  4. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Scott Bowles
    May 12, 2011
    38
    Speaking of that middle-finger finale, there is one redeeming trait: At least it signals the end credits.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
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  1. catkiller182
    10
    wow wow wow this movie is great from the beginning this movie grabs you and doesn't let you go this movie combines everything comedy drama action thrills then the top it off with metallica's good old thrash for the soundtrack I was blown away by this movie I didn't expect it to turn out the way it did a must see in my opinion actors did an amazing job showing a side to some of them that I've never seen before all in all an amazing movie I recommend it to all to be on this is probably my new favorite movie… Expand
  2. khornol
    8
    I liked it, meanwhile I think a 10-rating is way too much.
    This movie got some very funny scenes and the characters play very well, but the     story could be a bit better.
    So if you don't expect too much story from this movie, you'll like it.    … Expand
  3. Tss5078
    7
    Hesher is a strange story that only works because of a terrific cast. The story follows a family who is suffering from a tragic loss. A mysterious stranger shows up and takes refuge in their garage and in his own twisted, up way, tries to help. That's what we were told, but I didn't see Hesher as anything more than a nuisance to the them. It's unbelievable that no one would have called the cops on this guy! Anyway, ignoring the weak story and obvious plot holes, this movie was good because of its cast, plain and simple. JGL continues to be the most under-appreciated talent in Hollywood. I guess that's what happens when you start out on a sitcom. Newcomer Devin Brochu in his first major role was amazing as TJ, he's gonna be a big star one day. Even Natalie Portman, who I don't usually like, was great! Hesher isn't the best story ever written, at times it's slow, at others it just doesn't click, but the amazingly talented cast manages to keep your interest and makes this one worth seeing.… Expand
  4. kevinhooks
    4
    A film that seemed to contain a morale deep within. But after all the chaotic events that unfold in the end, it seemed unclear as to who and why the film was made for.… Expand

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