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Movie Reviews of Come Early Morning
Movie Review: EXCELLENT FILM WITH JEFFERY DONOVAN, ASHLEY JUDD
Summary: 4 Stars
COME EARLY MORNING
Have you ever seen a movie and thought to yourself afterward that "man that real", but not like a documentary but just a piece of cinema that looks like it was plucked out of real life. If you have ever felt that way then chances are that you were watching this one right here. "Come Early Morning" is a wonderful little film done marvelously by Joey Lauren Adams of "Chasing Amy" fame and starring the great Ashley Judd and of course Jeffrey Donovan. This honestly feels like cameras were set up all around a town and this is what was captured, it feels real.
The film follows Lucy Fowler {Judd} on her journey through her thirties waking up every morning next to one useless guy after another. She also is dealing with a father that she is trying desperately to spend time with even though it seems he could care less. So the story goes she is a desperate and confused woman who is only looking for love and acceptance. Of course you could say that her problems with men steams from her estranged relationship with her father. Still she ends up meeting at least one decent guy named Cal Percell {played excellently by Donovan} who seems that he wants a relationship with her despite her problem. It is this relationship here that is the driving force of the film although the time spent with her father and room mate also add interesting dynamics. The great thing about all this is how it all ends.
Writer/director Adams proves that all that time spent with Kevin Smith paid off because this is a wonderful debut film. Her direction is excellent but it is her writing that really makes this film so good. Like I said this has to be one of the realest movies I have seen in a while. I like the fact that she didn't romanticize the lead character and her problems, things do not end up like you want them to. This movie has an ending that is probably what would actually happen, how great is that? Even those that have not grown up in a small town can relate to the things going on in this movie.
Ashley Judd of course is brilliant as the lost thirty something year old that is trying to find her way. And you know that Jeffery Donovan is excellent as the guy that should have been the one for her. Laura Prepon of "That 70's Show" fame is just as good as Judd's room mate and best friend, she even finds love. Also Scott Wilson is brilliant as her finding religion father who seems as out of it as she does. As a matter of fact the entire cast is great and deserves all the credit in the world. Aside from that the film was also shot very well and for such a limited budget it seems like the movie showed the entire town even though it didn't.
I would have to say that this is one of the better movies that has come out in a while, and a wonderful debut for a filmmaker. To those who have seem this I say spread the word and review it now. And for those who have yet to see I recommend this as a purchase but I guess you can try a rental. This is a wonderful film with a great cast with real problems that all should be able to relate to. I would love to go about this film but all can come up with is see it, if it isn't your thing that's ok, but for those who like these types of films you will highly enjoy this.
Movie Review: Tender
Summary: 4 Stars
Joey Lauren Adams who acted on the "Judging Amy" TV series directs her first feature with "Come Early Morning." Ashley Judd who I enjoyed in the Cole Porter bio pic De-Lovely & "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" does a good job as Lucy Fowler who has a lot of alcohol-soaked one night stands but shies from commitment. Her performance is rich and varied. I also liked the male lead Jeffrey Donovan who won Best Supporting Actor for "Sam & Joe" in 2003 from the Meth Fest that celebrates the actors' "method" for realistic acting. He's worked in TV series like "Burn Notice" with Sharon Gless, "Crossing Jordan" & "The Pretender." As Cal Percell, he's a sincere guy who tries to establish a loving relationship with Lucy. Some of their love scenes are very tender. Lucy's roommate Kim is played by Laura Prepon from "That 70s Show" & "October Road" TV series. Her values are quite different as she's looking for substance over flash. Scott Wilson does a nice job as Lucy's taciturn dad Lowell that she accompanies to a holy roller church. Diane Ladd with 3 Oscar nominations including "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" plays her grandmother Nana who is in an abusive relationship. The film was presented at the Sundance Film Festival. I think audiences want lovers to get together in the end. Not having that happen makes the film seem like it's about lost opportunities and poor timing. While it gives the film depth, it's not quite the happy ending we hope for in a romantic picture. The performances here are deep and worth viewing. Adams does a nice job of keeping the pacing brisk and making each supporting character seem to be multi-dimensional. Enjoy!Movie Review: Great acting by Ashley Judd
Summary: 4 Stars
It was Ashley Judd's acting that drew me into this flick. I didn't even know she had it in her to come across so real. I like how this movie doesn't have a happy, fairytale ending. It has a realistic ending. It ends with a beginning, really. Watch it, you'll see. It's gritty and life-like, not cutesy-poo like the dvd case photo would have you believe.Movie Review: Real movie about dysfunctional families
Summary: 4 Stars
This a good couple film about what not to do.
It applies to many people, thankfully not me.
Rather than talk about issues, the characters submerge themselves in vices.
pretty real ... good drama ... went quickly
PS Have you seen my panties? > LOL
You'll know the scene.
Movie Review: A good DVD rental,. more than an uplifting experience at the theatre
Summary: 3 Stars
Come Early Morning (2006) is a story too close for
comfort, and to reality, for that matter, for a
significant part of the USA population, that has a
non-megacity lifestyle, residing mainly in the
Mid-West.
Based on a story that seems to be rooted back in the
1970's, perhaps in the 1980's (as modern times reaches
all corners of each country at a snail's pace,
unevenly), there's a fair bit of 70's pickup trucks,
traditional country music, etc.
The movie is heavily rooted in the promiscuous
lifestyle of a number of adult men and women from the
town, or driving through it, who don't quite know what
they want from life, in their personal relationships,
being truly chaotic in the intimacy realm, often
jumping from partner to partner.
The soundtrack plays a key role in carrying the story,
building the small-town or countryside atmosphere, (
Willie Nelson, and Bobby Dylan-like, etc.) The filming
is crystal clear, the song selections wisely chosen.
If there's perhaps a questionable approach, it's the
excess detail of the bed-side scenes, (albeit, never
graphic), as well as the numerous scenes that tend to
zoom or center at Ashley Judd's tight jeans pants and
backside, or even, her tight tank tops, or loose
fitting and open ones, her underwear, or showing her
pulling down her pants, or putting on her pants, for
example.
Judd is also paired with another attractive blonde, her
roommate, throwing in extra eye-candy to sell the
worth.
This approach to selling the film by touching upon a
kind of voyeurism of the actress, under the pretext of
making the story hit home, may not be understood by
all of the audience.
At the same time, there is no doubt whatsoever, that a
real segment of the USA population indeed sees itself
in the lifestyle depicted. The aspect of euthanizing a
loved pet, found on the side of a road, also pulls on
the heart strings of the audience, as does the
heartbreak shown to be had by the actress.
The script doesn't shy away from showing family
conflicts, the elderly, the passed away, the relations
of adults in motels, trucks, night clubs and bars.
Interestingly, the moral dimension of human beings is
brought into the story, as one-night-stands time and
again, result in confusion, pain, anguish, suffering,
tantrums, profanity directed at loved ones, tarnished
reputations, etc.
Religion is suggested as an outlet that can alleviate
emotional pain, and also, physical frailty.
Every 5 minutes, it seems someone is opening up a
bottle of bear, having a smoke, an adult seeking
companionship, or intimacy.
Overall, this movie is scary for someone looking for an
uplifting experience at the theatre, but a good DVD
rental.