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Average Rating: 7.1/10
Reviews Counted: 9
Fresh: 9 | Rotten: 0
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Release Date: Dec 15, 1996 Wide
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Accomplished actress Anjelica Huston, daughter of John Huston, made her directorial debut with this absorbing, often wrenching story of child abuse in the 1950s American South. Based on a novel by Dorothy Allison, the film (narrated by Laura Dern) tells the tale of Bone (Jena Malone), a poor white girl so named because she was born right after her mother survived a terrifying car crash. While Bone is still a small child, her single mother, Anney (Jennifer Jason Leigh), meets and marries the
Dec 15, 1996 Wide
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All Critics (13) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (0) | DVD (1)
Stunning!
An abused young girl finds sanctuary in the care of the women of her extended family.
searing domestic drama that will leave you aching
This was a hard movie to watch. It sickened me. Jena Malone, was insanely good in this movie. It had to be hard for her to portray certain parts in this movie at such a young age. She was just amazing in this movie. It is a heart wrenching movie about a young girl who is sexually abused by her mothers boyfriend. Her
August 27, 2009
Super Reviewer
Haven't read the book but I feel that this is not a good adaptation & the film feels rushed, If you're planning to see this be prepared for its difficult subject matter & some really disturbing scenes
November 2, 2008
Super Reviewer
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