Actor turned director Nick Cassavetes, son of American independent godfather John Cassavetes, makes his directorial debut with this quietly unpredictable character piece written for Gena Rowlands. Left adrift when her willful daughter (Moira Kelly) leaves home, the polite, poised widow dotes over the darling 6-year-old son (Jake Lloyd of The Phantom Menace) of her foul-mouthed, working-class neighbor (Marisa Tomei). The girls form an unlikely friendship, and the easy way these opposites find a comfortable space is one of the film's pleasures, as is Rowlands's grandmotherly way with the boy and Gérard Depardieu's shy romancing of Rowlands. Cassavetes focuses on the rhythms and relationships of these people, and they make good company, sometimes at the expense of a meandering story, but ultimately the film belongs to Rowlands's middle-aged survivor, who learns to stop wrapping her life around others and start living for herself. --Sean Axmaker
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This poignant film explores the various relationships in the life of Mildred, a middle-aged benevolent widow. Mildred is having problems relating to her rebellious daughter, so she begins a friendship with abused mom Monica, and in particular, Monica's young son. Later, Mildred forms a bond with Big Tommy, a French truck driver who develops a serious crush on her. The ups and downs of these relationships teach the already wise Mildred a few more things about life -- and about herself.
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When prim and proper meets wild & crazy, get ready to…
Acclaimed star Gena Rowlands (Hope Floats, Playing by Heart) and Academy Award® winner Marisa Tomei (1992 Best Actress - My Cousin Vinny; In the Bedroom) team up in this uplifting, critically acclaimed comedy treat!
Rowlands plays Mildred, a quiet suburban lady, whose life is changed forever when she agrees to baby-sit for Monica, her wild and crazy neighbor (Tomei). The outrageous fun reaches new heights when this mismatched pair forms an unlikely friendship… even though party girl Monica is determined to take Mildred for a walk on the wild side! With Rowlands and Tomei at the top of their form, you'll love every comic minute of Unhook the Stars!
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