Unhook the Stars (1996)
Average Rating: 6.5/10
Reviews Counted: 17
Fresh: 14 | Rotten: 3
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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
Nov 1, 1996 Wide
Dec 9, 2003
Miramax
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Cast
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Gena Rowlands
Mildred -
Marisa Tomei
Monica -
Gérard Depardieu
Big Tommy -
Jake Lloyd
J.J. -
Moira Kelly
Ann Mary Margaret -
David Sherrill
Ethan -
David Thornton
Frankie -
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Tom Proctor
Duncan -
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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.
Top CriticCassavetes' film reveals that he has a sharp eye for human nature.
a performance-driven picture--and what driving.
Charts the transformation of a middle-class suburban widow.
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