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03/22/06
Junebug (2005)
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Reviews Counted:123
Fresh:106
Rotten:17
Average Rating:7.5/10
Consensus: Aided and abetted by a wonderful cast, director Phil Morrison transforms familiar material into an understated and resonant comedy.
Theatrical Release:14-04-2006
Synopsis: Giving an art-film aesthetic to a touching family drama, director Phil Morrison and screenwriter Angus MacLachlan present their first feature, which was shot in their hometown of Winston-Salem,... [More]
Starring: Amy Adams, Embeth Davidtz, Benjamin McKenzie, Alessandro Nivola
Director: Phil Morrison
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02/25/06
...the honesty with which [the film has] been imbued is generally difficult to resist.
01/30/06
The movie cuts deep with its realistic portrayals of human strengths, weaknesses, and relational dynamics.
01/26/06
Junebug is the older, wiser sibling of home-for-the-holidays family melodramas like Pieces of April.
01/21/06
On paper, Junebug might sound like something you've already seen a dozen times. But movies aren't made on paper, silly.
01/17/06
comes on like a carbon copy of 'Meet the Parents,' then turns the concept inside out, revealing unexpected depths and shades in what initially looked like worn-out material.
01/13/06
Junebug is an admirable film, but its charms will be visible only to the most patient filmgoers.
12/06/05
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10/19/05
It's a pure, indie film experience that has about zero in the way of physical action, but plenty of emotional struggle, and doesn't bluntly telegraph where it's going.
10/15/05
The many well-drawn characters, make Junebug a pleasure to watch, but the plotting is dull, and the script leaves too many questions.
10/07/05
It's a soft and tender portrait of the funky south with splashes of color, notably Amy Adams in a balls-out performance.
10/02/05
A slight film enlivened by Adams’ winning performance.
09/30/05
I found most of the characters to be either uninteresting or annoying.
09/28/05
What’s abundantly clear is that Adams steals the film as the irrepressible Ashley.
09/27/05
“Junebug” has its bumpy roads, but ultimately this window on small-town Americana is as honest and revelatory as they come. A gem indeed.
09/26/05
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09/26/05
Top CriticAmy Adams gives a standout performance that's worthy of Oscar consideration.
09/24/05
Junebug is a Southern class struggle played out in small, with Amy Adams the brightest star among these delicate -- and often misunderstood -- flowers.
09/24/05
A quiet journey into the heartland, and the heart.
09/23/05
Latest News for Junebug
February 06, 2008:
Amy Adams Spending A Night at the Museum with Ben Stiller
Critics have loved Amy Adams since her Junebug days, but now that she's charmed audiences on a larger scale with Enchanted, she's finding herself in demand for more high-profile... More...
May 16, 2006:
"Underdog" Woos the "Junebug" Gal
Amy Adams, the doe-eyed doll who dazzled literally everyone with her "Junebug" performance, has signed on to play the female lead in Universal's live-action... More...
May 03, 2006:
Ebertfest 2006: Festival Ends "Bad"-ly
Saturday at Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival -- the last full day of screenings -- was a day that challenged the audience's sense of ethics and empathy. More...
March 06, 2006:
Indie Spirit Awards Distributed
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