Rotten
It makes for a nice Mother's Day card. But not enough for a complete movie.
Bob Longino, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
2005 · 1h 39m · PG-13
Drama
Directed by
Jane Anderson
Overview
Based on the true story of Evelyn Ryan, a midwestern housewife who managed to rescue her family from debt by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
58%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Rarely do you have a movie in which both lead actors give Oscar-worthy performances, but Defiance, Ohio is one.
Bill Muller, Arizona Republic
Fresh
For once, a true story gets no romanticizing or needless embellishment to become a captivating movie.
Susan Walker, Toronto Star
Fresh
An uneven but loving tribute to a remarkable woman -- who would, undoubtedly, have wished to rewrite it herself.
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Fresh
What distinguishes Anderson's work is her obvious empathy with all of her characters, including Kelly Ryan, whom she does not demonize.
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
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