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Unhook the Stars (1996)

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Average Rating: 6.3/10
Critic Reviews: 7
Fresh: 6 | Rotten: 1

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Average Rating: 3.2/5
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The great overlooked actress Gena Rowlands was cast in the starring role of Mildred in this film directed by her son, Nick Cassavetes. Rowlands appeared in several of John Cassavetes's remarkable films, notably A Woman Under the Influence. Mildred is a wealthy widow who lives with her daughter Ann Mary Margaret (Moira Kelly), who is constantly angry with her. Ann Mary moves out, and the void in Mildred's life is soon filled when she takes over babysitting J.J. (Jake Lloyd, the future young

Dec 9, 2003

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All Critics (32) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (3)

Nick Cassavetes' first feature celebrates the acting grandeur of his mom Gena Rowlands, casting her in the lead role as a older woman who would rather stick to her independent lifestyle than be dependent on her kids; I wish the script were better.

September 1, 2006 Full Review Source: Variety | Comment
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The movie is likable and sympathetic but probably too muted to compel much damn-the -torpedoing to the multiplex.

January 1, 2000 Comment
USA Today
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Cassavetes' film reveals that he has a sharp eye for human nature.

July 6, 2004 Full Review Source: Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY) | Comment

a performance-driven picture--and what driving.

May 28, 2003 Full Review | Comment
Detour Magazine

Charts the transformation of a middle-class suburban widow.

August 21, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Unhook the Stars

Very well acted, but I found the friendship between Gena Rowlands and Marisa Tomei rather unlikely. It is a good film, but director Nick Cassavetes leaves too many things unfinished. A lot of the film is half-assed, partially developed. It tries to handle too many issues and they don't tie in together well.

June 21, 2007
jazza923
James Higgins

Maborosi It is a miserable, cold and rain evening here in Wisconsin. A good time to make a journal entry. First Maborosi, this film got rave reviews from critics and RT viewers alike. I must have missed something because the film seemed slow and boring. There were a few quiet tender moments I enjoyed, but overall the

April 12, 2005
marshdragonfly
Cris From Madison

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