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An Unfinished Life
2005
Lasse Hallstrom (CHOCOLAT, CIDER HOUSE RULES) directs an all-star cast in this melancholy tale of bitterness and redemption, played out against the beautiful backdrop of rural Wyoming. Jean Gilkyson (Jennifer Lopez) is a single mom on the run from her abusive boyfriend, Gary (Damian Lewis). With nowhere else to go, she and her .. Read more
| Starring | Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Lopez, Joshua Lucas |
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| Director | Lasse Hallstrom |
| Genres | Drama |
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An Unfinished Life
Lasse Hallstrom (CHOCOLAT, CIDER HOUSE RULES) directs an all-star cast in this melancholy tale of bitterness and redemption, played out against the beautiful backdrop of rural Wyoming. Jean Gilkyson (Jennifer Lopez) is a single mom on the run from her abusive boyfriend, Gary (Damian Lewis). With nowhere else to go, she and her young daughter, Griff (Becca Gardner), travel to the ranch owned by Jean’s father-in-law, Einar (Robert Redford). Jean and Einar have been estranged since the accidental death of Griffin, Einar’s son, which he has always blamed on Jean. A crusty old cowboy, Einar lives a rustic existence -working his land, minding his own business, and getting into the occasional noble fistfight on his trips into town. He follows a strict routine that involves paying daily visits to his son’s grave and caring for Mitch (Morgan Freeman, BATMAN BEGINS), a ranch hand who has been bedridden since being mauled by a bear a year ago. But when Jean shows up with a granddaughter he never even knew he had, Einar’s world begins to change, and old wounds begin, reluctantly, to heal. Meanwhile, Jean gets a job working at the local diner, Gary comes looking for her, and her dalliance with the handsome police chief, Crane (Josh Lucas), just might blossom into something more. But none of them can move on with their lives until Mitch confronts the beast that came close to destroying him.
| Starring | Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Lopez, Joshua Lucas |
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| Director | Lasse Hallstrom |
| Studio | MIRAMAX HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 43 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 23 Oct 2006 Production year: 2005 |
| Format | DVD |
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One of the chief joys of AN UNFINISHED LIFE is the stealth with which it builds to its climax... Oddly affecting.
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After a good two years on the shelf, the last and least of Lasse Hallströms four-film association with Miramax... read more on Time Out
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77 out of 78 people found this review helpful
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An Unfinished Life
This is a truly delightful film. The acting is very strong all round, as is the story. The plot follows Jean Gilkyson (Jennifer Lopez) and her daughter, who while escaping her abusive boyfriend decide to ‘hideout’ at her father-in-laws (Robert Redford) rural ranch.
It is a simple but heartfelt journey of self discovery and redemption between the family members as they all discover aspects of themselves they did not know existed. Morgan Freeman is particularly excellent as Redford’s work mate recovering from a bear attack the previous year.
Although as others have said they plot is slow, it does not seem to matter as you sit back and enjoy both the scenery and acting on display. This is indeed a very well meaning family movie which I can’t recommend highly enough, a must see!
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- AlexPhillips from Aberystwyth
- Posted 11 Mar 2007 16:52
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77 out of 78 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
An Unfinished Life
This is a truly delightful film. The acting is very strong all round, as is the story. The plot follows Jean Gilkyson (Jennifer Lopez) and her daughter, who while escaping her abusive boyfriend decide to ‘hideout’ at her father-in-laws (Robert Redford) rural ranch.
It is a simple but heartfelt journey of self discovery and redemption between the family members as they all discover aspects of themselves they did not know existed. Morgan Freeman is particularly excellent as Redford’s work mate recovering from a bear attack the previous year.
Although as others have said they plot is slow, it does not seem to matter as you sit back and enjoy both the scenery and acting on display. This is indeed a very well meaning family movie which I can’t recommend highly enough, a must see!-
- AlexPhillips from Aberystwyth
- Posted 11 Mar 2007 16:52
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An Unfinished Life
Lasse Hallstrom (CHOCOLAT, CIDER HOUSE RULES) directs an all-star cast in this melancholy tale of bitterness and redemption, played out against the beautiful backdrop of rural Wyoming. Jean Gilkyson (Jennifer Lopez) is a single mom on the run from her abusive boyfriend, Gary (Damian Lewis). With ...
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