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Moonlight Mile (2002)

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Reviews Counted: 137 Fresh: 89  Rotten:48 Average Rating: 6.5/10
 
Consensus: Though the story feels rather contrived, Moonlight Mile is redeemed by the good performances of its cast.
 

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Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins

Theatrical Release: Sep 27, 2002 Limited

Box Office: $6,717,828

Synopsis: Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, and Susan Sarandon, MOONLIGHT MILE is a romantic drama set in 1966. Joe (Gyllenhaal) is grieving over the death of his fiancee, Diana, and is living with her parents, Ben (Hoffman) and JoJo (Sarandon). Though Joe just wants to do what's right, he... Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, and Susan Sarandon, MOONLIGHT MILE is a romantic drama set in 1966. Joe (Gyllenhaal) is grieving over the death of his fiancee, Diana, and is living with her parents, Ben (Hoffman) and JoJo (Sarandon). Though Joe just wants to do what's right, he openly admits that he has no plan, no answers, and needs time to sort things out. Meanwhile, Ben and JoJo cling to him as their only hope after losing their daughter, and the rest of the world expects him to bounce back into dating without a moment's pause. Joe's awkwardness and unquenchable efforts to be helpful provide for some touching and softly comedic moments. The New England setting of the film, the '60s cars and clothes, and the excellent soundtrack (Sly & The Family Stone, T-Rex, Bob Dylan) provide enough atmosphere to move this emotional story right along. But it isn't until Joe meets another woman (Ellen Pompeo), who also lost someone she loved, that he regains hope and begins to be true to himself and to the people around him. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Susan Sarandon, Holly Hunter, Ellen Pompeo

Director: Brad Silberling
Screenwriter: Brad Silberling
Producer: Mark Johnson, Brad Silberling
Composer: Mark Isham

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Feb 3, 2004

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Starring the likes of Susan Sarandon and Dustin Hoffman, filmmaker Brad Silberling delivers a personal movie that reassures us that that we will one day understand those terrible things that happen to us.

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I appreciate what the film has to say about honesty and moving on with life. But ... the film's ultimate 'insights' about going on with life seem hollow and insufficient.

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Excessivamente ansioso para provocar as lágrimas do espectador, o roteiro torna-se superficial e maniqueísta, transformando o sofrimento de seus personagens em verdadeira tortura para o público.

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Has an emotional resonance above what we've come to expect/dread from big name Hollywood movies.

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There's no hint of giant bunnies or falling airline engines; just good solid family drama. .

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03/09/03
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“…life isn’t black and white, and often the funniest moments arise at the most tragic times. It’s funny, sad, unpredictable and richly rewarding, this unusual love story set in a small town that shows us that dreams aren’t really dreams, unless they are w

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'A big, comforting, baked potato of a film.'

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An honestly intimate and genuinely funny account of bereavement.

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01/10/03
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I suspect that it will find a place in the heart of anyone who has lost and gone on to live and love again… or at least those who are willing to open themselves up to that emotional ride.

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