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27 out of 100

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6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Starring: Asia Argento, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse
  • Summary: Based on JT Leroy's novel of the same name, this is the story of Jeremiah, a child who is pulled from his foster home and thrown into a troubled life on the road with his teenage mother Sarah. With Sarah, Jeremiah travels through the country roads of the U.S. and learns first hand about the troubles of the world. (Palm Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 16 out of 22
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Greg Bellavia
    90
    Not a film for everyone. If you are squeamish about children being placed in danger then do not see this film.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    50
    My two-star rating represents a compromise between admiration and horror.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Jessica Reaves
    38
    There is some directorial skill here--Argento should be congratulated for a few interesting storytelling choices--but the end result feels grimy and strangely pathetic.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Miang
    10
    Greatly enjoyable. I liked every bit of this movie. Asia Argento, in my opinion, made a masterpiece. I simply do not understand the Critic reviews -well most of them-. This movie is a very good reality check. Do not hesitate to watch it. However, if you do not like movies about children being put in danger and into abuse I advise you not to watch it.… Expand
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  2. ElyseS.
    9
    i'm really surprised at all the horrible reviews. i can see that asia argento's performance is exhibitionistic, she does steal many scenes and it's obvious that she revels in playing a southern junkie punk whore type. and it does sort of make a caricature of the sick side of america. but this doesn't sum up the movie. it isn't merely exploitative, "look we show white trash life, immoral bible belt-ers and child molestation". the enviornment doesn't detract from the empathy we have for jeremiah. his scenes- especially his fantasies and shots of him by himself- reveal his confusion, fear, anger, and emptiness brilliantly. and if you understand abuse you know just what he feels like. sarah's relationship with him is fascinating, she loves him as best as she can for being as selfish and morally shaky as she is. the music is amazing, and the ending is strangely triumphant. please see it and judge for yourselves, it seems like the subtleties were lost on the critics. this isn't a white-trash exploitation flick, if you like films that make you empathize then you will pick up a lot more from this movie.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. HarmonyK
    0
    A sick joke. This empty commercial is an insult to her father. Dario Argento was a man who had a vision, followed that vision and made some of the best movies of the past century. Asia Argento is a Michael Pitt tag along who wore out her welcome years ago.… Expand
    • 0 of 2 users said yes

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