The Young Girl and the Monsoon (2000)
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53% of critics liked it
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27% of users liked it
(356 ratings)
Actor and author of the well-regarded book Screenwriting from the Heart, James Ryan makes his directorial debut with this character-driven romantic comedy. The film focuses on respected photojournalist and divorced father Hank (Terry Kinney), who has a proclivity toward covering remote and dangerous… More Actor and author of the well-regarded book Screenwriting from the Heart, James Ryan makes his directorial debut with this character-driven romantic comedy. The film focuses on respected photojournalist and divorced father Hank (Terry Kinney), who has a proclivity toward covering remote and dangerous trouble spots, much to the irritation of his 13-year-old daughter Constance (Ellen Muth). At the same time, something seems to be gnawing at Hank. On the homefront, he is reluctant to commit to his beautiful 26-year-old girlfriend Erin (Mili Avital), while at work, he is equally hesitant to campaign for a prestigious Humanitas award for his photographs. Things come to a head when Constance comes to live with Hank while her mother goes on a three-month long honeymoon. This film was screened at the 2000 L.A. Independent Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Directed By
- James Ryan, James Ryan (IV)
- Written By
- James Ryan
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 1, 2001 Wide
- Studio
- Artistic License
Critic Reviews
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John Petrakis, Chicago Tribune
Kinney is solid, as usual, but it is young Muth who gobbles up the screen.
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Charles Taylor, Salon.com
This scattershot little movie doesn't have nearly enough going on in it.
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Jami Bernard, New York Daily News
A fine example of how a character-based story can be so compelling you don't miss the frills.
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Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
The strength of the film lies in Ryan's ability to make us care about all of his characters and to make them highly credible and specific.
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Jan Stuart, Newsday
One's admiration for the filmmaker's familial concerns offsets many of its shortcomings.
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