disdressed12 Review of Junebug

Junebug (2005)

very powerful,moving,heart wrenching drama that is worth watching if you stick with it

[7/10 · 21 January 2007]

i really wanted to hate this movie.in fact,i considered shutting it off more than a few times.the first thought i had was "talk about some f****d up,moronic,dimwitted imbeciles.that seems to describe many of the characters in the movie.other than that we have a real a-hole,a woman who cares about nothing except money and her self.there is also, a bickering wife and the most sane person is the husband who barely says more than 2 words most of the movie.however,i stuck with the movie,and i'm glad i did. many of the characters changed for the better somewhat before the movie ended.the movie is billed as part comedy,but it isn't really funny.it is very dramatic,very dialogue driven.it is also heart wrenching at times.i'll admit,i bawled and blubbered heavily towards the later stages of the film.Amy Adams blew me away with her performance,starting off as a simple country girl,who seems a bit dull,at first,but becomes really endearing as the movie progresses.this movie is very bleak in its tone and deals worth some very heavy issues.i am glad that i saw the movie through,even though i didn't get it all.i know i'm being very vague about the movie,but trying to describe it in depth is too difficult,as there is so much going on.it is a very complex movie.it is truly a unique viewing experience do recommend it,but be prepared to experience some strong emotions and shed some tears.