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Reviews Counted:46
Fresh:38
Rotten:8
Average Rating:6.7/10
Consensus: A quiet but moving film anchored by the unexpected depth of Ashley Judd's performance.
Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: For her directorial debut, Joey Lauren Adams (CHASING AMY) offers this humble, small-town character study of Lucy (Ashley Judd), a 30-something Arkansas woman who, though a contractor by day, hits... [More]
Starring: Ashley Judd, Jeffrey Donovan, Diane Ladd, Tim Blake Nelson
Director: Joey Lauren Adams
In intent, but not execution, this familiar rural tale of redemption of an alcoholic sexually-loose woman brings to mind Robert Duvall's role Tender Mercies and Nunez's far superior Ruby in Paradise, also starring Ashley Judd.
The performances are admirable all around, but they're in the service of a film that doesn't otherwise merit much attention.
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Overall, the film lacks energy and the plot has no driving force.
This snoozer is so thin that it could gain 10 pounds and still have Nicole Richie beat.
Actress-turned-filmmaker Joey Lauren Adams's cookie-cutter contribution to Sundance-style cinema.
Judd's attempt to get Lucy's world-weary down look essentially means not wearing any make-up and combing her hair with a fork.
Despite her efforts and those of a generally talented cast, pic just pokes along and offers nothing out of the ordinary in terms of drama, characterization or insight.
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A low-key, country-inflected drama with a striking lead performance by Ashley Judd
If and when Come Early Morning ever resurfaces on DVD, order it immediately—and while you’re at it, order Chasing Amy too, if you haven’t already seen it, and enjoy a dandy double feature with two country girls of enormous talent.
'Come Early Morning' is a terrific accomplishment by [Joey Lauren] Adams -- a commendable first effort, making me hope that it's merely the beginning of a promising new aspect of her career as both a director and a writer.
Top CriticA mostly watchable, somewhat satisfying drama.
We’ve met characters like Lucy before and we’ve seen movies like Come Early Morning before, but doesn’t automatically make Joey Lauren Adams’ directorial debut less than a good movie.
Judd surely deserves the lion's share of kudos for the movie's success...
custom made for Judd; she's brilliant
This intensely personal film may not bring either [Joey Lauren Adams and Ashley Judd] widespread acclaim, but it's a small triumph nonetheless.
Judd’s delicate portrayal draws a pointed distinction between Lucy’s volatile disposition and her genuine independence.
In fact this film is generally about nothing. There's an attempt to show some growth in some relationships, but there really isn't any and we're left where we started.
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