Directed by:
Peter KosminskyScreenplay:
Mary Agnes DonoghueCinematography:
Elliot DavisComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Alison Lohman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robin Wright, Renée Zellweger, Billy Connolly, Patrick Fugit, Cole Hauser, Liz Stauber, Noah Wyle, John Billingsley (more)VOD (1)
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White Oleander chronicles the life of Astrid (Alison Lohman), a young teenager who journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother (Michelle Pfeiffer) goes to prison for committing a crime of passion. Set adrift in the world, Astrid struggles to become her own person while coming to terms with the challenges of living life on her own. (official distributor synopsis)
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The beautiful Alison Lohman, the chilling Michelle Pfeiffer, and the convincing Renée Zellweger elevate a variable screenplay that alternates between captivating intimate moments and incomprehensible outbursts of hysteria. The theme is almost brilliant, but the execution disappoints more with each scene.
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A drama about a girl forced to live in foster care because her mother was convicted of murder. At times the film's very atmospheric mood is enhanced by a dreamy, ambient soundtrack, and Pfeiffer fits the role of a very strong woman to a tee. And by the way, what does that woman do to stay so beautiful? Alison Lohman as the daughter is also excellent. If this girl is lucky with her movies, I bet she'll become a great actor in the future.
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While I do enjoy movies that let me switch my brain to standby mode and relax peacefully, this one doesn't fall into that category. It belongs to a different type of films that I adore — those that demand every brain cell to work at full capacity. This category has depth and leaves you pondering long after the credits roll. Astrid's story gripped me even tighter on my second watch, so I decided to give it a higher rating.
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An excellent premise, quite solid workmanship, and most importantly a brilliant cast full of talent, including experienced and proven stalwarts. Perhaps too drawn out and thematically impersonal, but otherwise fine.
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