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American Cowslip (2009)

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An agoraphobic heroin addict seeks redemption by growing the rare and beautiful flower that will help him win the town's Garden of the Year contest in this off-beat black comedy featuring Rip Torn, Val Kilmer, Bruce Dern, and Cloris Leachman. Ethan Inglebrink (Ronnie Gene Blevins) lives in a homogeneous California town where nothing ever happens. A misfit clad in a powder-blue tux, he's convinced his poker buddies and surrogate moms Roe (Diane Ladd), Sandy (Leachman), and Lou Anne (Lin Shaye)

R, 1 hr. 46 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Barak Goodman , Mark David

Written By: Mark David, Ronnie Gene Blevins

In Theaters: Jul 24, 2009 Wide

On DVD: Sep 7, 2010

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An ambitious but misfired comedy about an agoraphobic junkie.

July 29, 2009 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

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Rather than funny ha-ha, this is all meant to be funny sad, but American Cowslip's clunky pacing, chintzy aesthetics and aggressively juvenile tone vaporize any possible sympathy for the characters.

July 29, 2009 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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Tim Grierson

L.A. Weekly

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I liked the movie a great deal..I am wanting to see it again...It is not a Fast Food production, as in a throw together movie,,,this movie is good and the characters are intertwined in their lives even though they may not know it...It is a good dry comedy too. I agree this movie may not be appreciated by everyone, but, I liked it much...

November 19, 2011

Gary Bennett

Wow, that was terrible. I saw no redeeming qualities to this scatter-brained snooze fest that seems to forget about the plot it started with. Encourage someone you hate to watch this and it'll be sweet revenge.

June 15, 2011