"The Man in the Moon" is a well-acted, painfully realistic story about a young girl growing up in Louisiana in the 1950s. It focuses on the life of Dani Trant (Reese Witherspoon), a 14-year-old who falls in love for the first time. The film does a good job at portraying the harsh life lessons that Dani faces, as well as how she learns from those experiences to become a better person.
The entire cast puts in some very fine performances, but Witherspoon is the one who really stands out here. In her first film role, she displays a remarkable on-screen presence, as well as a natural talent for acting. She is the main reason why I cared so much about what happened to her character, and why I could understand her feelings of both happiness and sorrow. Even in this early role, Reese displays many of the qualities that would later make her a star.
"The Man in the Moon" is a drama that is very moving, yet it is not overly sentimental. It is definitely a film that I would recommend to anyone.
The entire cast puts in some very fine performances, but Witherspoon is the one who really stands out here. In her first film role, she displays a remarkable on-screen presence, as well as a natural talent for acting. She is the main reason why I cared so much about what happened to her character, and why I could understand her feelings of both happiness and sorrow. Even in this early role, Reese displays many of the qualities that would later make her a star.
"The Man in the Moon" is a drama that is very moving, yet it is not overly sentimental. It is definitely a film that I would recommend to anyone.