Word: greatly
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...live in countries where the shadow of conflict and the specter of violence hang heavy over everyday life. Yet you have all made the courageous decision to work for the great cause of peace. You have gone beyond talk and belief, to action," Kennedy said...
...story like this could easily have become TV-movie-of-the-week material; but it's a strong script, and even stronger acting, that carry this movie to great heights. Based on co-writer Angela Shelton's childhood memoirs, the screenplay is honest, emotionally charged and surprisingly intimate in what it reveals about the very strong bond between a mother and her daughter. Each scene is believable and completely organic; it's very easy to forget that you're not watching a real-life story unfold, and that the main duo aren't really related at all. Gavin O'Connor...
McTeer and Brown also get a little help from some great supporting players. Gavin O'Connor, also in his debut performance, is good as the frustrated, traditional trucker Jack; kudos also to Jay O. Sanders, for his sensitive portrayal of Dan, and some great scenes with Brown's character Ava. Cody McMains is a delight as Ava's 12-year old, punk-haired boyfriend, and up-and-comer Laurel Holloman matches McTeer's spunk as a close friend of Mary Jo. Director O'Connor had some terrific talent to work with for this film, and gives each one of them...
Tumbleweeds is a real rarity--an intelligent, women-focused film that tells a great story, with some even greater performances. Don't let this month's big releases keep you away from this indie gem, and a few of this year's best performances...
...Playing with Drew has been great," Prasse-Freeman said. "We're both quick and handle the ball well, so when we're both on the court, it's like we have two point guards on the floor...