SummaryAfter Davey's father is killed in a hold-up, she and her mother and younger brother visit relatives in New Mexico. Here Davey is befriended by a young man who helps her find the strength to carry on and conquer her fears.
Directed By:Lawrence Blume
Written By:Judy Blume, Lawrence Blume
Tiger Eyes
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56
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Metascore
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50% Positive
6 Reviews
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42% Mixed
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Jun 6, 2013
83
Directed by Blume's son Lawrence, this gentle drama based on Blume's 1981 novel works surprisingly well considering the numerous trappings of the material, while demonstrating exactly why it's so difficult to bring Blume's work to the screen.
Jun 6, 2013
75
A gentle, honest and shrewdly realized film such as Tiger Eyes, based on the 1981 Judy Blume novel, shouldn't have to fight for a moviegoer's attention or an exhibitor's screens. But it's worth seeking out.
Jun 4, 2013
70
An engaging (if somewhat slender) portrait of the violence of adolescent maturation.
Jun 6, 2013
60
Davey’s tortuous emotional distress, while generically relatable, seems more appropriate to a younger teen rather than a young woman who’s practically a college freshman. This curious disjunction impacts the performances as well, which are adequate but rarely persuasive.
Jun 6, 2013
60
There are no surprises among the characters — depressed mom (Amy Jo Johnson), controlling aunt (Cynthia Stevenson), new boyfriend (Tatanka Means) — but the cast is strong enough to build on familiar elements.
Jun 6, 2013
42
Best to forget the movie version exists and keep your happy childhood memories intact.
Jun 4, 2013
20
This pubescent navel-gazer has only its star Holland (Brian De Palma’s stepdaughter) to recommend it, not for her acting but only for her undeniable corn-fed–Emmanuelle Béart looks.
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Jun 17, 2014
10
The film is an examination into how precious life really can be. A young girl (Willa Holland, who anchors the film remarkably well) is thrust into a difficult world upon the sudden and violent death of her father. Tiger Eyes is a gentle and honest film, with a strong supporting cast, including the singer and actress Amy Jo Johnson. She is great as a Davey's mother in her nearly catatonic state of depression.
Production Company:
- Tashmoo Productions
- Amber Entertainment
- Belladonna Productions
Release Date:Jun 7, 2013
Duration:1 h 32 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:Loss. Love. Hope.
Awards
Red Nation Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
American Indian Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Palm Beach International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
