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List Price: $14.99 | | Label: Miramax
Salesrank: 6869
Released: April 11, 2006 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
From the acclaimed director of CASANOVA, CHOCOLAT, and THE CIDER HOUSE RULES ... Academy Award(R) winners Robert Redford (Best Director, ORDINARY PEOPLE, 1980) and Morgan Freeman (Best Supporting Actor, MILLION DOLLAR BABY, 2004) star in this powerful story of risk and redemption. Stoic and heartbroken, Einar Gilkyson (Redford) quietly lives in the rugged Wyoming ranchlands alongside his only trusted friend, Mitch Bradley (Freeman). Then, suddenly, the woman he blames for the death of his only son arrives at his door broke, desperate, and with a granddaughter he's never known. But even as buried anger and accusations resurface, the way is opened for unexpected connection, adventure, and forgiveness. Also starring Jennifer Lopez (SHALL WE DANCE?) and Josh Lucas (SWEET HOME ALABAMA, GLORY ROAD).
Description of An Unfinished Life:
Much like the late Rodney Dangerfield, some films just can't get any respect. Shelved by Miramax for two years, An Unfinished Life was released with little fanfare between Morgan Freeman's Oscar win and Lasse Hallström's higher-profile Casanova. Despite critical praise from some quarters, the heartland drama got lost amidst the shuffle. The title comes from the epitaph of Griffin, late son of Wyoming rancher Einar (a rumpled Robert Redford). Between chores, he looks after ranch hand Mitch (Freeman), who was mauled by a bear the year before. One day, daughter-in-law Jean (Jennifer Lopez) and granddaughter Griff (Becca Gardner) drop by the ranch unexpectedly. They're on the run from Jean's abusive boyfriend, Gary (Damian Lewis), back in Iowa. "I don't want you here," Einar states flatly--he blames her for Griffin's death 12 years ago--but the look on the kid's face convinces him to relent. While Jean works as a waitress in town and embarks on a tentative relationship with Sheriff Crane (Josh Lucas), his newfound granddaughter helps to take care of Mitch. Just as the four are starting to form a loose-knit family, Gary comes looking for Jean and upsets the delicate balance. It may pack fewer surprises than the superior What's Eating Gilbert Grape and the bear symbolism may be a mite heavy-handed, but the deeply unfashionable An Unfinished Life deserves a second chance to find an audience. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
An Unfinished Life Reviews:
Heartwarming 
2009-10-22 - I love this movie, it has an actual story line and a good one at that. The actors in this are fantastic. Also a movie you can watch with the family.
AN UNFINSHED LIFE
2009-04-27 - I am not a big J Lo fan but this is one of her better movies. Just look at the cast, Morgan Freeman, Robert Redford and you will know that it is a good movie.
Unfinished Life
2009-04-20 - My son and I have seen this movie several times and think it is great. The characters/actors give moving performances. I purchased this DVD as a gift for my oldest son, as I didn't want him and his family to miss seeing it.
An Unfinished Life
2009-04-13 - This is one of my favorite movies... Becca Gardner got thrown into the fray doing her first movie with four powerful actors, and she not only held her own, she stole the movie! I hope to see a LOT more of this young lady! As for the supplier, the DVD was shipped very quickly, and arrived in perfect, brand new condition, as promised. I can't say anything better than that!
An Unfinished Life
2009-03-31 - This is an excellent film about facing the past and the future unafraid. It is about hope and expectation even when life has been difficult. An unfinished life is the life all of us live or can live if we choose.
