A River Runs Through It (1992)
Directed by: Robert Redford
Starring: Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, Brenda Blethyn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Rated: PG for Momentary Nudity, and Some Language in a Family Drama
Running Time: 2 h 3 m
TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Acting, Cinematography
WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Length
The two sons of a minister in Montana come of age, while also learning the secrets of fly-fishing.
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Secrets & Lies (1996)
Directed by: Mike Leigh
Starring: Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Claire Rushbrook
Rated: R for Language
Running Time: 2 h 16 m
TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Characters, Story, Writing, Directing, Acting, Themes
WEAKNESSES: -
A young successful black woman discovers her birth mother is an underprivileged white woman. The revelation has repercussions that echo through their extended families.
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