Big Eden (2000)
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65% of critics liked it
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78% of users liked it
(3,775 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 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 stroke. Upon returning to his idyllic birthplace, however, Henry realizes that the old man isn't the only thing he has to tend to: There's the semi-closeted issue of his sexuality, which he longs to reveal to his clan -- as well as to his old high-school crush, Dean (Tim DeKay). Amidst all the angst, Henry fails to notice the advances of the sensitive Pike (Eric Schweig), an espresso-brewing outdoorsman who owns the town's general store and cooks meals for the stroke-addled grandpa Sam (George Coe). ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi
- Directed By
- Thomas Bezucha
- Written By
- Thomas Bezucha
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Gay & Lesbian, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 2001 Limited
- Studio
- Jour de Fete Films
Critic Reviews
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Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Too concerned with being quirky and endearing and soon runs out of local charm.
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Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Other than this gay-friendly gimmick, Bezucha's plot is as hoary as they come.
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Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Echoes the mellow sensibilities of the TV series Northern Exposure.
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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.
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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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Cast
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Arye Gross
as Henry Hart
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Eric Schweig
as Pike Dexter
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Louise Fletcher
as GraceCornwell
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George Coe
as Sam Hart
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Nan Martin
as Widow Thayer
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O'Neal Compton
as Jim Soams
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Corinne Bohrer
as Anna Rudolph
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Veanne Cox
as Mary Margaret Bishop
- Tim DeKay
- John Dossett
