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The Favor (2006)

Director: Eva Aridjis

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From Time Out New York

Lawrence (Wood) is a character type beloved of indie filmmakers: the shut-down man. In his midforties, he leads a life that embodies quiet desperation. When his high-school girlfriend (Turco) calls out of the blue, it looks like things might get interesting. Whoops. She dies in a freak accident, and Lawrence takes in her teen son, Johnny (Donowho), to save him from foster care. Shut-down man and grieving teenage rebel must heal each other. Writer-director Eva Aridjis has a flat style that’s frankly numbing; Wood tries valiantly, but he and Donowho are both dragged down by the script.

Author: Hank Sartin 2008-04-29 18:55:23

Time Out New York Issue 657: May 1 - 7, 2008

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  • jules said...
    Posted on Oct 19 2008 17:27 I caught this on the Sundance Channel recently and thought it was great. Not boring at all, unless you have ADD or no brain.
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  • desiree said...
    Posted on Aug 07 2008 02:01 i attempted to watch this film but i could not manage to stay awake. i walked out after 25 mins , why waste anymore of my time on such humbug.
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The Favor

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Director: Eva Aridjis

Cast: Frank Wood, Ryan Donowho, Isidra Vega, Paige Turco full cast

Rated: NR

Duration: 110 mins

US Release: Apr 11 2008


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