Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Tina Holmes
An inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students after she discovers his secret.
DVD Release Date: April 24, 2007
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Stats: 5,400 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (5,400)
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September 30, 2009A film with a strong message that never becomes preachy. Gosling is fantastic in the lead and Fleck does a good job directing. This film also features one of the most moving scenes in recent cinema. Destined to be a classic and rightfully so!
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April 18, 2009The story and performances are what really pulled me in. Might happen 4 u 2, give it a chance. Just know its quite slow
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March 19, 2009The film is a depiction of friendship. There isn't much in the way of plot, so if that's your thing, you'll love it.
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January 23, 2009"Man... I'm sweating like George Bush on Judgment Day."
Ryan Gosling, whom I consider to be one of the most talented young actors of today, plays Dan Dunne, a drug addicted teacher.
I liked the way how Dan inspires his students to think independently. He doesn't teach them by t...( read more) -
August 20, 2008The film tells an interesting story of real people in real situations, with real ideas that never quite come together. The lead performances are fantastic, but the screenplay and direction are not nearly as focused.
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November 16, 2009An independent film that falls into the mediocre category unfortunately. Gosling did great, as usuall, but its the same story retold in my opinion
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November 3, 2009I expected much better. It really didn't go anywhere and I found myself not caring what happened. Ryan Gosling did give a good performance, but I'm not convinced it actually warranted an Oscar nomination.
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October 29, 2009An honest and outspoken portrayal of loneliness and a very interesting character study, Half Nelson is backed by powerful performances by Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps.
Critic Reviews
September 15, 2006
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
September 14, 2006
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Ryan Gosling is electrifying in the role, delivering a performance that is sure to catapult him into the front ranks of stardom. full review
September 8, 2006
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Gosling anchors the picture, and Epps ... has a kind of grace, presence and knowingness that far more experienced actors struggle vainly to find. full review
September 8, 2006
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Gritty and terrifically human, Half Nelson is not your big brother's Hollywood high school movie. full review
August 18, 2006
Claudia Puig, USA Today
A compelling drama that establishes Ryan Gosling as one of the finest actors of his generation. full review
August 12, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Mostly, we just watch the teacher get high, and his classroom talks about civil rights are nothing but filler. full review
August 11, 2006
Pete Hammond, Maxim
a slow moving but uncompromising film that will have you in it's grip days later, largely due to the galvanizing performance of Ryan Gosling. full review
August 10, 2006
Marcy Dermansky, About.com
A startling and unexpectedly moving surprise. full review
August 7, 2006
David Edelstein, New York Magazine
Downbeat as it is, Half Nelson is a genuinely inspirational film -- a terrifically compelling character study and a tricky exploration of the links (and busted links) between the personal and the poli... full review
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August 30, 2007One of the best movies made..showing human streignth and weakness go hand and hand.Choices and chance are the variables of life.
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April 25, 2007I have seen this movie and I would have had more fun watching grass grow, what a long and boring movie. Almost walked out, acting was average, script was going nowhere. I only went because I won the tickets, my friend said she didnt think much of it either.
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