Colewell

Name: Colewell
Genre: Drama
Released: December 6, 2019
Duration: 79 min
Rating: 73
Cast: Alyssa Bresnahan, Bonnie Klein, Catherine Kellner, Cathie Pauley, Craig Walker

2019

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| Release Date: December 6, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Alyssa Bresnahan, Bonnie Klein, Catherine Kellner, Cathie Pauley, Craig Walker, Daniel Jenkins, Hannah Gross, Juney Smith, Karen Allen, Karl Barbee, Kevin J. O'Connor, Malachy Cleary, Tobias Segal

Summary: For thirty-five years, Nora Pancowski (Karen Allen) has been the postmaster of Colewell, Pennsylvania. When the USPS decides to close her office, she must choose whether to relocate for a new position or face retirement in Colewell.

Director: Tom Quinn

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 79 min

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Carlos Aguilar

Dec 5, 2019

As Colewell sinks in, it reveals itself as the cinematic equivalent of a deep exhale after having attained peace within. Read full review

The Playlist Jonathan Christian

Dec 5, 2019

Authentically pensive and distressingly honest, Colewell remains true to its convictions by prominently exhibiting the uncomfortable truths of growing old. Remarkably, the film’s subject matter is treated with an impressively respectful restraint, opting to stay grounded and not venture down melodramatic sideroads. Read full review

Stephen Farber

Dec 5, 2019

Although the movie acknowledges the economic threats to many Americans, it succeeds best not as a social drama but as a rich character piece, emblazoned by Allen, who relishes her rare leading role. Read full review

Nick Schager

Dec 5, 2019

The film’s finely crafted serenity is in keeping with its main character’s secluded state of affairs, and mind. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Dec 12, 2019

Allen has long been an actress with perfectly expressive eyes, and wearing her years with grace has been a hallmark of her recent work. Yes, she gets to show Nora still has “some fight” left in her. No, Nora doesn’t come off as reasonable when she does. Read full review

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Brent_Marchant

Jul 24, 2020

This quiet, meditative character study about an aging postmaster forced into a decision to retire or relocate when the mail facility she manages is about to be closed thoughtfully examines the difficulty faced when changes are imposed on those least equipped to handle such drastic changeThis quiet, meditative character study about an aging postmaster forced into a decision to retire or relocate when the mail facility she manages is about to be closed thoughtfully examines the difficulty faced when changes are imposed on those least equipped to handle such drastic change late in life. While not much happens in this story, and while some aspects of the narrative are not as fleshed out as they could have been, the film nevertheless presents an insightful and compassionate look at coping with transition, a tale brought to life through the superb and understated lead performance of Karen Allen. This is not an offering where viewers should expect a lot of bells and whistles, but, like a good book and a warm blanket, it's the kind of picture that's perfect for curling up with on a rainy Saturday afternoon. A touching and heart-tugging drama, filled with beautiful imagery and warm, loving characters, the kind who, like the small towns where they live, are all too unfortunately (and all too readily) disappearing from the landscape these days.… Expand

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