Big Eden

Big Eden (2001)

  • 65% of critics liked it
    (51 reviews)

  • 79% of users liked it
    (3,625 ratings)

Arye Gross plays an up-and-coming artist who foregoes the convenience of big-city life for the charms of Montana in this drama, writer-director Thomas Bezucha's debut feature. On the eve of his first show at the Whitney Museum, Henry (Gross) hears news that his grandfather back home has had a… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 48 min.
Directed By
Thomas Bezucha
Written By
Thomas Bezucha
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 1, 2001 Limited
On DVD
Apr 30, 2002
Jour de Fete Films

Critic Reviews

  • Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

    Too concerned with being quirky and endearing and soon runs out of local charm.

  • Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

    Other than this gay-friendly gimmick, Bezucha's plot is as hoary as they come.

  • Rita Kempley, Washington Post

    Echoes the mellow sensibilities of the TV series Northern Exposure.

  • Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

    Personally, I found it irresistible -- not great, but definitely irresistible -- and I certainly enjoyed the company of these caring, enlightened people.

  • Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

    Gross doesn't have the spark of a star, and most everyone else seems to hail straight from central casting.

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  • Sunil J


    I kinda love this movie. I liked that just because it envolves a gay man, the whole movie didn't have to dumb itself down or overwhelm itself with having to be a gay movie. His grandfather has a heart attack and so he goes back home. It's not stereotypical and I genuinely… More

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