The Battle of Shaker Heights
by Efram Potelle, Kyle Rankin
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Actor: Amy Smart, Billy Kay (II), Elden Henson, Kathleen Quinlan, Shia LaBeoufDirector: Efram Potelle, Kyle Rankin
Brand: LABEOUF,SHIA
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); German (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 79 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-12-09
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Miramax Home Entertainment
Movie Reviews of The Battle of Shaker Heights
Movie Review: Excellent Coming Of Age Film
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is a joy to watch. A simple independant film that shows a little slice of life and be sure, that slice of life will move you in all ways. This film is the second production as a result of the Ben Affleck/Matt Damon show Project Greenlight.
The story is simple but the acting is impeccable and it develops a wallop emotionally. The movie is totally carried by Shia LaBeouf. He had done some work before this, but here, at 17 he shows the maturity and skill that his furthering career would only develop. He is the sparkle that shines in this film. LaBeouf plays Kelly, a somewhat unhappy teen from a somewhat unhappy family. He escapes by participating in war reenactments. It is here he meets the wealthy, preppie Bart. They become best friends and his family an escape for the emotionally lost Kelly. He also falls for Bart's sister played by Amy Smart.
The story is well told and all the characters have depth. They all experience some life changes through their experiences together but it is Kelly and Labeouf's portrayal that shows the most depth. His innocence is very believable. The drama is provided in some excellent moments by him but the biggest surprise is his comedic timimg. All the comedic touches are provided by the shyness of Kelly.
I highly recommend this slice of life coming of age film to all independant film lovers and also Shia LaBeouf fans. It is an excellent part of his ever developing career.
Summary of The Battle of Shaker Heights
From executive producers Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and producer Chris Moore, THE BATTLE OF SHAKER HEIGHTS is the uniquely funny and touching comedy at the center of HBO's highly entertaining series PROJECT GREENLIGHT. For troubled high school senior Kelly Ernswiler (Shia LaBeouf -- CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE, DISNEY'S HOLES), life is war -- or at least an incredible simulation. With all the difficulties in his real life, Kelly has found just one true escape: Losing himself in fantasy reenactments of World War II's epic battles. Then he strikes up an unlikely friendship with fellow reenactor, preppy Bart Bowland (Elden Henson -- DUMB AND DUMBERER), and Kelly's life is set to explode in ways he never expected! Also starring Amy Smart (ROAD TRIP) and Kathleen Quinlan (APOLLO 13) in a winning cast of Hollywood favorites -- here's your chance to enjoy the final cut of the film millions watched come together in the second hit season of PROJECT GREENLIGHT.This perfectly pleasant, if minor, coming-of-age comedy-drama is the second feature released via the Miramax/HBO/Ben Affleck-Matt Damon TV program Project Greenlight. Series viewers watched Heights directors Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle struggle to get their vision of screenwriter Erica Beeney's story past an intractable producer. If the process was not pretty, the final result--i.e., this film--has some nice things. Leading the list is rising star Shia LaBeouf (Holes) as likable, 17-year-old misfit Kelly Ernswiler, coasting through life and fascinated by simulated war games. He befriends a sweet but cynical preppie, Bart Bowland (Elden Hensen), whose sexy older sister, Tabby (Amy Smart), offers Kelly a glimpse of adult passions and heartache. The cast is strong, including Kathleen Quinlan and William Sadler as the Caulfield-esque hero's troubled parents. There are solid moments of comedy and affecting, better-than-average drama. If Heights fails to ignite, at least it doesn't fail to move. --Tom Keogh
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