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Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

  • Starring: Kevin Bacon, Logan Lerman, Mark Rendall, Renée Zellweger
  • Summary: A self-absorbed woman leaves her philandering band-leader husband and takes her two teen-aged sons across the country, searching for a new husband who's worthy-and capable-of supporting her and her family. In their sometimes comedic, sometimes poignant cross-country adventure, they find new levels of self-reliance as they pull together as a family and overcome the unexpected pitfalls of the road. (Freestyle Releasing) Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. A completely appealing, beautifully preserved memory piece - a grand, colorful coming-of-age story with a candy box color palette and a standout performance by Renée Zellweger. It's a great story and a great crowd-pleaser.
  2. Peter's lightning-fast script and Loncraine's steady direction steer this road picture to the sunny side of the street.
  3. 75
    It's affable entertainment -- a road movie with a smart map and characters who are unpredictable human beings, not just billboard attractions.
  4. The movie is filled with fun '50s Americana.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. 10
    I really enjoyed this film. Loved the old cars, clothes, and slice after slice of life. Zellweger was great, as the rest of the cast. Interesting producer! Expand
  2. GildaB
    10
    If this movie were in a foreign language, critics would be praising it for its gentle humor, wonderful character roles and Renee Zellweger�39;s perfect portrayal of a woman coming to realize her inner strengths. Because it is American, most will fail to realize how brilliantly each role is portrayed and how very satisfying and insightful this look at 50's Americana really is. Expand
  3. Raine
    8
    Sweet film about family and the twists and turns of life.

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