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'12 and Holding' - Trailer. |
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May 19th, 2006 |
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R for some violence and sexual content involving minors, and for language. |
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IFC Films |
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1 hr. 34 min. |
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Overwiew :n the suburbs of America, three close knit 12-year-olds -- introverted Jacob (Conor Donovan), precocious Malee (Zoe Weizenbaum) and vulnerable Leonard (Jesse Camacho) -- start down the path of self-discovery and begin to distinguish their own voices from those of their parents. Sparked by the tragic death of Jacob¿s twin brother, the trio band together as they grapple with feelings of revenge, the burden of grief and the indelible experiences of growing up. |
Starring :
Jeremy Renner, Linus Roache, Annabella Sciorra, Jayne Atkinson, Tom McGowan
Directors :
Michael Cuesta
Producers :
Michael Nozik, Michael Hoffman, Amy Robinson
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www.reel.com - : A follow-up in spirit, if not in actual content, to his excellent debut feature, L.I.E., Michael Cuesta's 12 and Holding is another distinct and memorable look at suburban adolescence from the gifted filmmaker. This time out, three 12-year-old friends come of age after local bullies accidentally murder one of the kids' twin brothers. The trio consists of the surviving twin, Jacob, a shy, guilt-ridden boy with a disturbing birthmark; the precocious, prickly Malee (Zoe Weizenbaum); and the hefty, but determined Leonard (Jesse Camacho). Each of them has their own inner demons, which they privately work through in startling and surprisingly resourceful ways. more...
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www.filmthreat.com - : Many a filmmaker goes for a “value pack” in the form of a multi-story ensemble, too often with less the value. For every “Short Cuts” there’s a number of misfires like last year’s purported masterpiece, “Crash,” which had only one worthy thread – featuring an astonishing Matt Dillon – weaving though strands of preachy over-indulgence. more...
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movie-reviews.colossus.net - : There's something compelling, and occasionally profound, about a well-made coming of age story. Perhaps part of the reason is that the experience, although shaded with subtle differences for each individual, is universal. Regardless of race, class, or gender, every human being must at some time cross over the cusp of adulthood. As in many films, Twelve and Holding uses a dramatic event as a catalyst. A tragic occurrence forces three 12-year olds (hence the title) to make the leap, perhaps prematurely, out of childhood. more...
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