SummaryAmy (Krysten Ritter), a young woman raising her two, slightly younger, but overly needy siblings, tries to balance her personal life with her responsibilities. But when Sam (Brian Geraghty), a young handsome stranger rolls into town, he becomes entrenched in the family while he and Amy, against all odds, begin to create a life they never thought ... Read More
Directed By:Jessica Goldberg
Written By:Jessica Goldberg
Refuge
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Generally Unfavorable
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Mar 25, 2014
70
Goldberg sneaks in some whispers of spirituality, but Refuge’s true effectiveness lies in Ritter’s distinctively non-angelic performance. It’s the work of a woman who knows she’s been dealt a bad hand, but can’t bring herself to leave the game.
Apr 3, 2014
40
Whatever emotional depths filmmaker Jessica Goldberg hopes to suggest, there's nothing stirring beneath the movie's static surface.
Mar 25, 2014
38
The problem with the film isn't the contrivance of its premise, it's that writer-director Jessica Goldberg doesn't know it's contrived.
Mar 27, 2014
30
Jessica Goldberg, who wrote and directed the film, prefers showcasing the somewhat treacly soundtrack to fleshing out back stories.
Mar 27, 2014
20
Jessica Goldberg’s sluggish directorial debut feels like a leftover from the 1990s, when dank indie dramas littered film-festival lineups.
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Production Company:
- Caliber Media Company
- Lascaux Films
Release Date:Mar 28, 2014
Duration:1 h 24 m
