Ben Foster, Gary Wilmes, Ginnifer Goodwin
Morrie Tanager never got to leave his family home. His parents died and he was left to raise his two siblings, Ida and Jay. Life is no bed of roses. Morrie stuggles to juggle his own personal and prof...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 21, 2008
Stats: 198 reviews
Flixster Reviews (198)
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January 14, 2009
Interesting indie elaborating on dysfunctional families, one that will give you a pleasant time, would you decide to watch it. Ben Foster is excellent as always, and so is Matthew Perry. The women of the cast (including Hillary Swank) didn't offer me any excitement. The scenario ...( read more)
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November 21, 2008
Note: As far as dramas about dysfunctional families go, this one is as awful as that sort of family can be in reality: unfocused, tiresome, self-important and, eventually, disgusting.
This is the basement of Hell.
Beware. -
October 23, 2008
Jay: "People need to be jolted.
Morrie: No, people need to be comforted, and you don't comfort them by satisfying your own curiosity about breaking down boundaries and rules. Some people really like their rules, they've chosen them, and you don't get to choose what rules other ...( read more) -
July 25, 2009
"But sometimes, sometimes kindness is wiser than truth."
A great, weird, low-key drama about three siblings trying to come to terms and accept one another for who they really are.
Great cast with among others Matthew Perry, Ben Foster, Lauren Graham and the amazing Ginnifer Goodwin. -
November 22, 2009
at first it felt a little boring... but then i wonder how it ends..
beautiful screenplay.. -
October 30, 2009
Saw this movie, although from what I recall, it was under the title "Laws of Motion", which made it pretty much impossible to find online (I'm still confused by this). Like it, and would like to see it again. It's very real. I think it captured the dysfunctional family thing well.
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October 30, 2009
Wasn`t too bad. Entertaining, but kind of confusing at the same time.
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August 23, 2009
I really liked this movie. Thought it was funny, dark, and really interesting. Love indie movies. I think they are the best kind of movies. Love Ben Foster in this. Matthew Perry was great, and it was good to see him in more of a drama type film then comedies.. Loved Ginnifer Goo...( read more)
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July 27, 2009
Weird, but funny... at some points at least. But it's a bit too slow.
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July 10, 2009
Some might find it too weird and crazy but i love weird and crazy. I was entertained.
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