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Firecracker (2004)

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Reviews Counted:22

Fresh:10

Rotten:12

Average Rating:4.5/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Aug 18, 2005 Limited

Synopsis: This film festival favorite wrestles with murder and abuse in the shadows of a small town in Kansas. Jim escapes his cruel family by befriending the star of a traveling carnival, a singer named... This film festival favorite wrestles with murder and abuse in the shadows of a small town in Kansas. Jim escapes his cruel family by befriending the star of a traveling carnival, a singer named Sandra. Through their bond, Jim and Sandra discover that hardship reigns in both of their lives. [More]

Starring: Karen Black, Mike Patton, Susan Traylor, Kathleen Wilhoite

Starring: Karen Black, Mike Patton, Susan Traylor, Kathleen Wilhoite, Jane Wiedlin

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megan c.12/24/09
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This would have to be one of the strangest yet exciting movies i have seen in a while. Set in a... More
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kingofthecorn7/2/07
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(***): An odd and surreal film that contains elments of suspense and Santa Sangre mixed... More
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Creative but absurd film, unusually done but boring and stupid at times. Bland performances. The... More
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The Apartment Steve Balderson obviously knows what he is doing with a camera, I'll give him... More
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velveetahead11/1/06
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Jimmy comes from an abusive family so he joins the circus when it comes to town. Mike Patton... More
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realguy10/20/06
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It seems like the story could've been powerful on its own, but the movie is completely too full... More
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BIMMERof19958/5/06
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