You Can Count on Me
Drama • R • 2000 • 1 hr 51 min
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Laura Linney, Mark Ruffalo, Matthew Broderick, Jon Tenney, Rory Culkin
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Excellent dramedy about estranged siblings, true to life, fantastic performances from everyone involved, low-key in approach but so great
Dialogue heavy film written by a playwright. Good on family dynamics. Light on cinematography.
An exponentially quaint film that discusses real life. These are the kinds of films that keep me going.
One of the best films ever made about family dynamics. Ruffalo and Linney are both at the top of their game.
A simple story with solid performances. Characters you like to see banter but also care enough to want them to get along and fix things.
8/10. Well-acted and superbly written. Earnest and not melodramatic. A lovely exploration of family dynamics. Poignant and heartfelt.
The writing and performances have some refreshing and unexpected beats that help lift up a movie that might otherwise be quite depressing.
A sad portrait of the complicated relationship between two estranged siblings while they try and fail to participate on each other's lives
I love how the brother just stays himself even while being around his little nephew, a wholesome underrated film when you still need a watch
This was a pleasant surprise, I didn't expect this drama to be written and directed so well.
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