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- 2006
- R
- IFC Films
- 1 h 35 m
- 2006
- R
- IFC Films
- 1 h 35 m
Summary Twelve and Holding explores the complexities of children losing their innocence and adults struggling to guide them. (IFC Films)
Directed By: Michael Cuesta
Written By: Anthony Cipriano
- 2006
- R
- IFC Films
- 1 h 35 m
- 2006
- R
- IFC Films
- 1 h 35 m
Twelve and Holding
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8.5
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Summary Twelve and Holding explores the complexities of children losing their innocence and adults struggling to guide them. (IFC Films)
Directed By: Michael Cuesta
Written By: Anthony Cipriano
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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65% Positive
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
65
65% Positive
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
35% Mixed
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9 Reviews
0% Negative
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This is the exceedingly rare film that understands how lonely, insecure preadolescent children can become so consumed by their feelings that they lose sight of ordinary boundaries and unconsciously act out their parents' darkest fantasies of passion and revenge.
This is one of those rare movies about children but not necessarily for them, and it treats its adolescent subjects with bravery and compassion.
Cuesta prizes curiosity and perception over conflict resolution. He likes the way kids take their cues from adults and the ways they revolt against them. Even as the kids do the ugliest things, the film stays cool without ever being cold.
Smart, compassionate filmmaking that captures both the intricacies and the tragedy of contemporary adolescence.
With two of the three engines effective, Twelve and Holding unfortunately breaks down by trying to wrap up its problems too neatly. In this vision of early adolescence, the script throws in solutions when the preteens are still feeling out their issues.
Low-production values, including glaring inconsistencies in the makeup department, add to the bargain-basement atmosphere of this kidsploitation quickie.
The drama feels factory-cut and shrink-wrapped, with each of three kids' stories following predictably twisty paths to ironically hopeful conclusions.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 13 User Ratings
8.5
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Universal Acclaim
Based on 13 User Ratings
8.5
92% Positive
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Production Company
Serenade Films,
Canary Films,
Echo Lake Entertainment
Release Date May 19, 2006
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Do You Know Who Your Kids Are?
Awards
Young Artist Awards
• 2 Nominations
Chlotrudis Awards
• 1 Nomination
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 1 Nomination
