I love the fact she took on a role that was so different. I also became a fan of Natalie Portman after this. I haven't seen that many of Joseph's movies, but I do remember '500 Days Of Summer', and this is polar opposites as far as role is concerned, and not many actors could make such a leap, convincingly. There is no Joseph Gordon-Levitt in this film, there's only Hesher. This might sound ridiculous to some, but I think it was worthy of an award, as this is a true embodiment of a character. Hesher is an amazing character, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt is brilliant. Not so much in anger, but in freedom, and having fun at the expense of a few 'versatile solutions for modern living'. I couldn't help but enjoy and admire the way Hesher went about things in that scene, letting himself completely go, without a fear of consequence. The scene at the pool was definitive for me. The dialogue was simply gold and oh so funny at times, that it made me want to re-watch the film as soon as it concluded, to pick up on the quick wit and laugh all over again. I loved the way in which Hesher makes he's first appearance in the film, and how he somehow, without trying (so it seems), finds he's place in Grandma's home. So random and unpredictable you never really knew where it was going, or what was going to happen next. I found the story to be simply brilliant. Luckily for me Hesher stood up, and was everything I hoped it would be, and more. Having such excitement for an upcoming film, you can quite often be let down. Mainly because of the crazy, ab-lib, don't-give-a-s**t nature of Hesher, actually reminded me of a friend, and this friend's antics and philosophy on life always amuse me, and more often than not, enlighten me to how this crazy world can be, and how you really shouldn't take things so seriously. All I could really say was, 'you have to watch this film!', as it made me smile, laugh and connect, from opening scene to closing credits.Īfter seeing the trailer for this, I was immediately interested. It makes one think, how could this be that enjoyable. When attempting to describe it to a friend, I found it very difficult, as it just sounds so crazy. The story is so unique, and so left of centre, that it's very hard to describe, let alone break down and review. ![]() ![]() I feel compelled to write a review on this film, but I'm just not sure what to focus on or how to outline what I loved about it. Reviewed by CubeRic9000 9 / 10 Reckless & Touching On the other hand, it deserves more attention and praise it has obtained so far. All generations were present, but still - Hesher is not a family or kinfolk movie. I am still wondering what would be the most suitable circle to watch this movie with. Although the best and biggest roles are performed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Devin Brochu, Hesher and TJ, respectively.Īdditional points from me for politically incorrect satire. ![]() And it is amazing how such a movie could attract an Academy Award winner (Natalie Portman) and a multiple Academy Award nominee (Piper Laurie) - who perform splendidly. And the cast - consistent and strong, even minor supporting roles. Almost a wow-movie, although such things cannot happen in the United States, cannot they? Nobody called the police or social services as a child was induced to misdemeanors and deeds prohibited to minors? An ode to permitted rudeness and irresponsibility in the event of internal fragility due to tragic past? Nevertheless, all was this was exciting to follow, as the screenplay had a few predictable moments only, most of it (the ending incl.) was surprising and sudden. Reviewed by BeneCumb 9 / 10 Crazily painful. can assemble a family to help him thrive. watches Nicole at work, and his grandma invites him to join her morning walk: the odds are long that T.J. ![]() in crime, the bully is omnipresent, mom's car is slipping away, dad has checked out, T.J. also meets Nicole, a grocery clerk near poverty who helps him once. By happenstance, Hesher, a foul-mouthed squatter, moves in with T.J's family. wants the car back from the salvage yard where the owner's son is a bully. T.J., a high school freshman, lost his mother two months before in a car accident: his father pops pills and sits on the couch his grandmother holds things together, chatting and cooking.
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