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Ulee's Gold

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Ulee's Gold (1997)

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Reviews Counted:47

Fresh:44

Rotten:3

Average Rating:8/10

Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Ulee, a Florida beekeeper, must struggle not only to earn a living, but to keep his two grandchildren from falling into the same self-destructive paths blazed by their parents. With a son in prison... Ulee, a Florida beekeeper, must struggle not only to earn a living, but to keep his two grandchildren from falling into the same self-destructive paths blazed by their parents. With a son in prison and the children's mother having long abandoned the family, he has his work cut out for him. But when he receives news that his daughter-in-law has been found, drugged out and hitting rock bottom, he dutifully shoulders the burden--only to find that in so doing, he has unwittingly opened the door to the world's dark side which he had tried so desperately to keep closed. Fonda won a Golden Globe as Best Actor for his turn as the Zen-like patriarch. Academy Award Nomination: Best Actor--Peter Fonda. [More]

Starring: Peter Fonda, Patricia Richardson, Jessica Biel, J. Kenneth Campbell

Starring: Peter Fonda, Patricia Richardson, Jessica Biel, J. Kenneth Campbell, Christine Dunford, Steven Flynn, Dewey Weber, Tom Wood, Vanessa Zima

Director: Victor Nunez

Director: Victor Nunez
Screenwriter: Victor Nunez
Composer: Charles Engstrom

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This low-key drama is played slow and sage.

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06/24/06
Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
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06/05/08
Todd McCarthy
Todd McCarthy
Variety
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Deceptively old-fashioned, this is an emotionally quiet but rewarding portrait of a taciturn beekeeper (marvelously played by Peter Fonda, who resembles his dad) forced to emerged out of his solitary, sheltered life and face his family responsibilities

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08/31/06
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

Peter Fonda's portrayal of Florida beekeeper Ulee Jackson is a masterpiece of restraint, confident and finely etched, understated yet always in control.

Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | comment Comment
09/10/05
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

A craftwork of exceptional detail and nuance.

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
04/09/05
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

A profusion of perfect performances

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03/31/05
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Moviehole

Fonda shines in an Oscar nominated performance.

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11/24/04
Michael A. Smith
Michael A. Smith
Nolan's Pop Culture Review

No review available.

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08/04/04
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

The acting styles are well-matched with Nunez's slow, deliberate direction.

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06/01/04
Dragan Antulov
Dragan Antulov
rec.arts.movies.reviews

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03/03/04
Oz
Oz
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02/20/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Works well as a realistic look at a family in need of a second chance on life.

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02/07/04
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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02/05/04
Lori Hoffman
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly

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01/15/04
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
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05/29/03
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Nunez manages to pull it together with such grace that you forgive his handful of out-of-focus shots.

Full Review Source: Palo Alto Weekly | comment Comment
05/20/03
Susan Tavernetti
Susan Tavernetti
Palo Alto Weekly

No review available.

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05/02/03
Matt Brunson
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing

One of those unexpected pleasures that combines a low budget with a high emotional impact.

Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
04/25/03
Liam Lacey
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail

Fonda's work and Victor Nuņez's direction shine in this carefully crafted film.

Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
11/07/02
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix
 
 
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