Alabama Moon (2011)

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Eleven-year-old Moon Blake has spent most of his life hiding out in the forests of Alabama with his father, an anti-government radical who clings to conspiracy theories and trusts no one. Moon's life suddenly changes when the land is sold and his father dies. Knowing only what he learned from his… More Eleven-year-old Moon Blake has spent most of his life hiding out in the forests of Alabama with his father, an anti-government radical who clings to conspiracy theories and trusts no one. Moon's life suddenly changes when the land is sold and his father dies. Knowing only what he learned from his father, Moon decides to follow his last instructions; make your way to Alaska where "people could still make a living off trapping." In the path of civilization, Moon quickly lands himself in a reform school where he meets the mean-spirited Constable Sanders and learns what friendship is all about. Determined to get to Alaska, he and his new friends escape from the school outwitting Constable Sanders each step of the way. "Alabama Moon" is a classic kid's film (based on the novel by Watt Key), complete with adventure and survival that most kids only dream about. -- (C) Official Site

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Tim McCanlies
Written By: Watt Key
Genres: Drama, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Mar 18, 2011 Limited
On DVD: May 17, 2011
Studio: Screen Media Ventures

Critic Reviews

Jeffrey M. Anderson, Common Sense Media
ALABAMA MOON is big-hearted and sweet and likable, but it also feels rushed and truncated, as well as uneven in tone.
Mike Scott, Times-Picayune
At every step, director Tim McCanlies grinds the gears in his earnest, but ultimately clunky, adaptation.
Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru
Big-hearted, inspirational and forgivably contrived with just the right amount of poignancy, excitement and comic relief to keep older and younger audiences captivated.

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Randy T

Nice little family film that should appeal to parents and kids under the age of 12. Clean language, Christian values and Clint Howard.
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Cast: John Goodman, Jimmy Bennett, Clint Howard, Gabriel Basso, Gary Grubbs, Uriah Shelton, J.D. Evermore, Annalise Basso Director: Tim McCanlies Summary: Escaping from reform school and returning to the forest where he was raised by his survivalist father, 11-year-old Moon… More
Cast: John Goodman, Jimmy Bennett, Clint Howard, Gabriel Basso, Gary Grubbs, Uriah Shelton, J.D. Evermore, Annalise Basso Director: Tim McCanlies Summary: Escaping from reform school and returning to the forest where he was raised by his survivalist father, 11-year-old Moon Blake and two pals dodge the law and live off the land. But soon Moon begins to question his prejudices against the outside world. My Thoughts: "A great adventure movie for the kids. They rooted for Moon, Kit, and Hal all through the movie. Although the film feels like a clean cut Disney flick, the movie does have a bit more of an intense story line. The movie shows how some of the choices parents make effect their children. There was laughter and tears. In the end, a good movie for the whole family."