PLOT SPOILER REVIEW.
This is based on a true story: Connie Stevens once read a Steinbeck novel. The beginning of the film introduces Carrie, a 10 year old girl (Rylee Fansler) whose function is to supply some needless narration. She is not a major character in the film and I kept wondering how she was going to fit into the scope of things with Grace (Tatum O'Neal).
Landy (Michael Biehn) has the patience of a saint as he takes in Carrie and decides now would be a good time to get his "crazy" sister to come home against the wishes of the asylum. Grace causes issues, not unlike a Steinbeck novel we all know and love. The film introduces religion into the film which didn't seem to have a point, as did the film itself.
The film was long and slow. It was like watching the rain come down...which we did. The adult performances were spectacular. Michael Biehn was unrecognizable from his normal "B' acting role. Tatum was Oscar worthy consideration. The girls left something to be desired. Too bad Dakota Fanning had to grow up.
Overall, this was a tiresome film by Connie Stevens, who I enjoy more in front of the camera than behind.
No F-bombs or nudity. Brief sex/love scene.
This is based on a true story: Connie Stevens once read a Steinbeck novel. The beginning of the film introduces Carrie, a 10 year old girl (Rylee Fansler) whose function is to supply some needless narration. She is not a major character in the film and I kept wondering how she was going to fit into the scope of things with Grace (Tatum O'Neal).
Landy (Michael Biehn) has the patience of a saint as he takes in Carrie and decides now would be a good time to get his "crazy" sister to come home against the wishes of the asylum. Grace causes issues, not unlike a Steinbeck novel we all know and love. The film introduces religion into the film which didn't seem to have a point, as did the film itself.
The film was long and slow. It was like watching the rain come down...which we did. The adult performances were spectacular. Michael Biehn was unrecognizable from his normal "B' acting role. Tatum was Oscar worthy consideration. The girls left something to be desired. Too bad Dakota Fanning had to grow up.
Overall, this was a tiresome film by Connie Stevens, who I enjoy more in front of the camera than behind.
No F-bombs or nudity. Brief sex/love scene.