Rotten
The story isn't unusual or compelling enough to make a lasting impression.
Rex Reed, New York Observer
Overview
A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.
Director and cast
- Geoffrey Rush as Harold Fingleton
- Judy Davis as Dora Fingleton
- Jesse Spencer as Tony Fingleton
- Tim Draxl as John Fingleton
- Deborah Kennedy as Billie
- David Hoflin as Harold Fingleton Jr.
- Craig Horner as Ronald Fingleton
- Brittany Byrnes as Diane Fingleton
- Mitchell Dellevergin as Young Tony
- Thomas Davidson as Young John
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
62%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Good as Rush and Davis are as combative working-class parents Harold and Dora, their story line overpowers the drippy dramatics of their teen athlete son. It unwittingly feels like two separate movies.
Luke Sader, Hollywood Reporter
Fresh
Makes you sit up and take notice, if only for the fine performances of the terrific Judy Davis as his abused mother and Geoffrey Rush as his bitter, angry dad.
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald
Rotten
The grim material isn't helped by the hackneyed direction of Russell Mulcahy, a music-video veteran.
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Rotten
Ends up merely treading water.
Jack Mathews, New York Daily News
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