A Better Place

A Better Place (1997)

  • 66% of users liked it
    (1,332 ratings)

A young man discovers that friends can quickly become enemies -- and the transformation can have dangerous consequences -- in this independent drama. Teenaged Barret (Robert DiPatri), still coming to terms with the death of his father, moves with his mom to a new community; Barret doesn't get along… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By
Vincent Pereira
Genres
Drama
On DVD
Aug 21, 2001

Critic Reviews

  • Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

    Pereira has made a smart and affecting film about a particularly difficult subject.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Tim S


    Having been friends with Vincent Pereira for a bit, I might be a little biased on my judgment of his film. I've tried to put that aside and be subjective, so let's hope I succeed. A Better Place isn't really the type of film you'd find in your average cinema.… More

  • Eduardo C


    A labor of love by Vincent Perreira and the entire View Askey (Kevin Smith's production company) crew. When a film has such a minuscule budget, a half-amateur cast and needs to be shot in 2 weeks, everything hinges on the writing. The results are mostly positive, but definitely a… More

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