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62 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Starring: Emile Hirsch, Richard Jenkins, Tom Guiry
  • Summary: This film chronicles the troubled existence of Duncan Mudge (Hirsch), a 14-year-old misfit who, while vying for the attention of his vacant father, struggles to fill the void brought on by his mother's sudden death. (Strand Releasing)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Chuck Wilson
    80
    (Emile Hirsch) a miraculous young actor.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    Odd and intense, very well acted, and impossible to dismiss.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: David Ng
    60
    Despite its chic pedigree, the film projects a shy modesty, a virtue largely attributable to Emile Hirsch's unflashy performance.

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  1. larryM
    10
    Solid acting performance portrays behaviior I personally have experienced. Emotional at times and certainly makes you thing long past the conclusion of the movie.… Expand
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  2. JoshW.
    8
    An incredibly well-acted film, depicting the sorrowful tale of a strange young boy, his stern father, and a friendship that gives way to some confusing truths. The narrative runs at a slow pace, but flows well with the pastoral setting; the ending, however, came all too quickly and left me waiting for more.… Expand
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  3. Belmsher
    7
    This unique movie got me thinking about it for days and days after seeing it. Very complex, very sensitive, made me cry with some of the most disturbing scenes and their deep meaning (the wedding dress scene: creepy and damn provoking, yet necessary)... this won't be indifferent to anyone with a heart.… Expand
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