SummaryThere was a time when Stanley Phillips could see his entire life clearly. He dreamed of patriotic service and was destined for a military career. He came close to that dream until it was cut short simply because of his poor eyesight. Now he's serving customers at a home supply store while his sergeant wife is fighting in Iraq. Equally as awkward ... Read More
Directed By:Jim Strouse
Written By:Jim Strouse
Grace Is Gone
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Attempts to address grief frankly, gently, and without didacticism, and it largely succeeds.
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It’s a close call, but Grace is Gone is worth seeing for the way John Cusack works with Shelan O’Keefe and Gracie Bednarczyk, two of the least affected and most affecting young actors to hit the screen this year.
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With a minimalist plot, Grace Is Gone turns its primary focus on John Cusack, giving the actor an opportunity to display both his talent and his range.
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An emotionally rich and satisfying drama featuring a terrifically understated performance from John Cusack.
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The most noteworthy thing about the Iraq war home-front drama, Grace Is Gone, is that Clint Eastwood composed its musical score and title song, which have both been garnering all sorts of accolades, including dual Golden Globe nominations.
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A disappointing and manipulative look at one family's loss in the Iraq war.
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The music--a gently jazzy piano-and-strings theme--is just fine, and a good deal less cloying than what was there before. One can only regret that Eastwood didn't offer to reshoot the whole movie while he was at it.
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Apr 15, 2015
8
Like as usual one of the John Cusack's movie that was not widespread among the movie goers. The story of a loving, caring father of two, as well about his dignity. So many movies I'd seen that just deviates slightly from the same storyline and becomes a massive hit, mainly because of the actors or the filmmakers. This one was surprisingly a little fresher from the familiar theme. It was a road-movie-drama which is very much for family audiences. About spending time together and handling grief. A little emotion, a little adventure, a little fun, gives the overall satisfaction of giving a try. I am glad for watching this little movie, which opens about the family value when you miss your loved one under your arm. A very simple and sweet movie, merely one line story that expanded just over a 80 minute long. A fine piece of product for the tearjerker. Everybody was cool in their respective role and so the locations. Loveable movie through your whole heart, and that's exactly what I did, probably you would do the same if you're not those who always try to find flaws and bash it. 8/10
Sep 17, 2022
7
This is quite an uneventful road trip drama. Their stops never quite makes a connection with the overall theme. The biggest redeeming quality is that the cast really sells it. They work well together and is convincing as a family.
Production Company:
- Plum Pictures
- The Weinstein Company
- New Crime Productions
- Benedek Films
- Hart-Lunsford Pictures
Release Date:Dec 7, 2007
Duration:1 h 25 m
Rating:PG-13
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Nominations
Sundance Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Deauville Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
