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Reviews
.45 (2006)
Excellent!
Fantastic acting -- great plot twists. All the performances are outstanding, but Milla Jovanavich in particular should have been nominated for an Oscar. The fight in the apartment is unforgettable. This is a look at an underbelly of New York you don't often (if ever) see on screen. This is not a glamorized Hollywood look at crime. The characters seem disturbingly real, and the potential for violence to erupt at any moment keeps the movie feeling tense throughout. "Honest" might be the best word to describe the writing and the performances. Very raw and powerful. It will leave you thinking about it for a long time afterward. Highly recommended.
God Bless the Child (1988)
Excellent movie!
I wish everyone could see this movie, especially George Bush. I saw this movie almost 20 years ago, but I'll never forget it. It really made an impression on me and I rank it as one of the saddest movies I have ever seen... and I've seen lots and lots of movies.
After seeing "God Bless the Child" I have a clear image of what poverty really is, and how hard it is to break the cycle. Mare Winningham's acting was superb and it is a shame Larry Elikann will never get the credit he deserves for making this movie. I really think if more people saw this movie it would be much harder to dismiss poverty as something you bring on yourself.