Storyline
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.
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80
Film Threat
Thoroughly entertaining and will possibly get you thinking about certain choices you've made in your life.
80
Washington Post
A compelling, exquisitely acted drama about the shock waves emanating from -- and toward -- a single act of almost inexplicable violence.
60
The Hollywood Reporter
A complex and often compelling melodrama, at times almost verging on soap opera.
50
L.A. Weekly
Only Chris Klein, as the lovesick live-in boyfriend of Becky's sister, is given anything like an active emotional arc to play, and he runs with it so beautifully that he steals the movie.
40
Variety
Hoge shows no particular directorial style, bringing a bland, anonymous look to the generic Southern California suburban locations.
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