Maidgethma Wonderfully offbeat film!

Tayloriona Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Sienna-Rose Mclaughlin The movie really just wants to entertain people.

Cissy Évelyne It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Johnboy1221 To say this is one of the best indie films ever made might seem strange, but to me it is.It would have been just another made-for-TV drama, except that the writers, directors and actors elevate it to a much higher plane.Most actors shy away from their first films, but Billy Crudup need not do that with this one. His acting is exceptional, and was just so good that he moved on to other mainstream work, which was richly deserved, in my opinion.Paul Schulze had already made several good movies, but in this one he shines. At first I thought that he was miscast, due to the fact that he looks nothing like his "brother" Eddie, but through skillful acting by both of them, I soon forgot that they didn't look at all alike. They "were" brothers, and after all we've all known brothers who looked nothing alike. Schulze has never disappointed me in any of his work, and this is one of his best. I really felt sad for Terry, the "good" brother.Lovely Adrienne Shelly, bless her heart got much more name recognition for being brutally murdered than she did for her moving performance in this, or any other movie she made. So sad.If you get the chance to see this movie, do it. It may be small in budget, but it's a well made film, and one that will stick with you.

paintbrush_2003 Pretty much a character driven movie, and, while a bit predictable, not too bad. In some ways the predictably has to do with the ironies of life... *slight spoiler* -- although I don't think it's much of a spoiler to say that the minute the Old Man shows his son the calendar with his retirement date "Freedom Day" circled on it, you know that the Old Man is going to die before he hits retirement. It's just that kind of movie. The plotline follows a realistic arc through the lives of these people, with the consequences of their actions not far behind.

z88zepo i caught this little gem on cable over the weekend and was sounexpectedly moved that i felt compelled to write about it. it's anintelligent and very truthful look at a blue collar new jersey familyand the pursuit of their american dreams. the locations, (from thefactory cluttered landscapes to the swampland drag strips), all ofthe performances, the overall texture... were right on the money!-like a bruce springsteen song vividly brought to life. i wasespecially taken by the complex relationship between the brothersplayed by billy crudup and paul schulze. nothing in this film rangfalse, though as a result the overall tone may be a little too bleakfor the masses. i found it refreshing to find an american indydirector that is less interested in flash and trend than hiscommitment to telling a gripping, honest, and meaningful storyabout everyday people.

etsuil This is an excellent indie film -- especially for first time director Kentis who clearly shows he knows his way around a camera and editting room. The quality or actors is very high and their performances are excellent. While the subject matter may not be for everyone, the story is realistic and well-portrayed. Worth seeing!