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Cast

Edward Norton
as Harlan

Evan Rachel Wood
as Tobe

David Morse
as Wade

Bruce Dern
as Charlie

Rory Culkin
as Lonnie

John Diehl
as Steve

Elizabeth Peña
as Gale

Ellen Burstyn
as Ma

Kat Dennings
as April

Hunter Parrish
as Kris

Aviva
as Sherri

Aaron Fors
as Jeremy

Muse Watson
as Bill Sr.

Heather Ashleigh
as Shell

Geoffrey Lewis
as Sheridan

Jennifer Echols
as Rita

Cesar D. Flores
as Hispanic Kid

Luis Antonio Lerma Batista
as Gene

Jill Basey
as Waitress

Bunnie Rivera
as Neighbor

Peter Barent Lewis
as Policeman

Eloy Casados
as Jesus

Gershon Keissar
as Rabbi

Roger Marks
as Big Hasid

Shawn H. Smith
as Kid

Edward Nickerson
as Doctor

Kathleen LaGue
as Nurse

Victor Torres
as Los Vaqueros Announcer

Michelle Shore
as Girl Driver

Artel Kayàru
as Young Black Man

Terrence Evans
as Director

Ty Burrell
as Sheriff

Katherine Kendall
as Lady

Christina Cabot
as Asst. Director

Larry Rainwater
as Fiddler

Ira Wood
as Craig/Ecstacy Dealer

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• Apr 02, 2011

  More power to the film for its refreshing premise, fine performance from Norton, of course and having Evan Rachel Wood (that actually doesn't affect the quality of the film, but it's still nice) to make an attempt at raising the film above its lack of development, unlikeable young characters, (surprise, surprise) poor soundtrack, melodrama, character behavior exaggerations, inconsistant character focus, occasional weak dialogue, lengthy sequences, forced theme and character changes, rushed ending and being dull. Still, the pros can't prevent "Down in the Valley" from remaining a very underwhelming and totally inconsistant use of potential. Man, I sure do dread griping about a movie with my man Eddy. Well, at least it's not as awkward as my opinions on "Joe Versus the Volcano" and "The Da Vinci Code". Sorry again Tom.
  Cameron J Super Reviewer
• Dec 09, 2010

  I see so many people having a problem with the fact that the film is unrealistic. But romantic.
  Mouhannad S Super Reviewer
• Jan 15, 2010

  Down in the Valley is a bit of a jumble, switching tones and genres quickly from the first to second half, but I'm still glad I watched it. The performances by all of the main actors, especially Norton, are pitch perfect and make this movie better than it probably is. The first half is the good half, building up a sweet romance that is quiet and touching, but the second half has tons of implausible moments that make this otherwise great movie a little hard to swallow. I wish the screenplay was better than it is, but it is still worth a rental based on everything else.
  Josh L Super Reviewer
• Oct 29, 2009

  Down in The Valley What a great film...very layered and subtle. It is beautifully shot and the four main characters are original and yet painfully familiar in their alienation, anger, and despair. The Cowboy character played by Edward Norton (who is amazing) seems so simple at first but as he is drawn into the family his character and the truth unravels in ways that left me at a stand still near the end of the film. The character played by Rory Culkin, "Twig", says very little throughout the film and yet he conveys a sense of yearning and loneliness almost too painful to bare. But even he undergoes an unexpected transformation by the end of the film. The lead is a beautiful creature on the screen. Her relationship with the Cowboy seemed unlikely at first and then became completely believable, especially in the bathtub scene. This is a film for lovers of independent film and psychological kinds of cinema. There are also several scenes that border on surrealism. This film will leave you thinking and wondering about your life
  Cassandra M Super Reviewer

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