Exodus Fall (2011)

33% of critics liked it
(6 reviews)
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(50 ratings)

Set in 1974 Texas, Exodus Fall tells the story of three teen siblings struggle with the death of their father and try to live with their abusive mother. When one of the teens is sent away because the mother can't cope with his autism, the oldest of the siblings devises a plan to get their brother… More Set in 1974 Texas, Exodus Fall tells the story of three teen siblings struggle with the death of their father and try to live with their abusive mother. When one of the teens is sent away because the mother can't cope with his autism, the oldest of the siblings devises a plan to get their brother back and embark on a life changing adventure across the Southwest in their deceased father's station wagon. In their attempt to find their grandmother's home thousands of miles away, they find themselves confronted with detours that ultimately slow them down, but thrust them into a coming of age journey to be remembered. -- (C) Official Site

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.
Directed By: Ankush Kohli, Chad Waterhouse
Written By: Chad Waterhouse
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Apr 8, 2011 Limited
Studio: Oakhurst Pictures

Critic Reviews

Daniel M. Gold, New York Times
Many of those involved are at the early stages of their careers and may be excused. You wonder, though, what Ms. Arquette was thinking.
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Co-director Chad Waterhouse's script is filled with melodramatic contrivances.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
This graceful, easy-to-take picture is a nifty example of resourceful independent filmmaking, with a perfectly blended ensemble cast in well-drawn roles.
Dennis Harvey, Variety
This 1970s period piece is nicely crafted and sweetly engaging overall, despite some stilted dialogue and crudely melodramatic elements.
Andrew Schenker, Slant Magazine
A collation of pseudo-profound dialogue and cameos by compassionate strangers, Exodus Fall is a road movie in which, once out of Texas, nothing bad can ever happen to our children.
Ernest Hardy, L.A. Weekly
It's all broad strokes, resulting in performances (especially Arquette's) void of subtlety -- more the rendering of types than characters.

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Cast

            Jesse James as Kenneth Minor

            Rosanna Arquette as Marilyn Minor

            Devon Graye as Dana Minor

            Dee Wallace as Shirley Minor

            Christopher Atkins as Wayne Minor

            Adrien Finkel as Charlotte Minor

            Alexander Carroll as Travis

            Leo Rossi as Ford Ashworth

            Duane Whitaker as Marty

            Allison Bibicoff as Reporter

            Jason Ellefson as Dustin

            Lyn Mahler as Mary

            Jay Duff as School Bus Driver

            Richard Burns as Drunk Man Bob

            Brandon Morrissey as Bus Bully 1

            Mason Glenn as Bus Bully 2

            Anna Rossi as Charlotte's Friend

            Nina Kaczorowski as Lonnie

            James Quattrochi as Nor-Cal Officer 1

            Tay Brooks as Nor-Cal Officer 2

            Mark Sellers as Nor-Cal Officer 3

            Alex Petrovitch as Man at Door

            Will Garret as Grocery Store Clerk

            Matt Murphy as Police Officer

            Larry Varanelli as Police Officer

            Tom McCafferty as Orderly 1

            Chad Waterhouse as Detective

            Dale Hersh as Johnny

            Aaron Michael McElligot as David

            Laila Ayad as Drunk Girl 1

            Sydney Stephenson as Drunk Girl 2

            Breanne Racano as Biker Bar Bartender

            Jozsef Kovacs as Glass Shop Owner
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