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... [More]
Starring: Peter Fonda, Patricia Richardson, Jessica Biel, J. Kenneth Campbell
Director: Victor Nunez
Reviews for Ulee's Gold
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This low-key drama is played slow and sage. Full Review |
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4/5 |
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 Full Review |
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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 |
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A craftwork of exceptional detail and nuance. Full Review |
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3/5 |
A profusion of perfect performances
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4/5 |
Fonda shines in an Oscar nominated performance.
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8/10 |
The acting styles are well-matched with Nunez's slow, deliberate direction. Full Review |
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B- |
Works well as a realistic look at a family in need of a second chance on life. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
Nunez manages to pull it together with such grace that you forgive his handful of out-of-focus shots. Full Review |
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3/4 |
One of those unexpected pleasures that combines a low budget with a high emotional impact. Full Review |
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Fonda's work and Victor Nuņez's direction shine in this carefully crafted film. Full Review |
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