A plot to often played out in the cinema of life. Hm, look at you. they can't afford to live anywhere ,except an old motel. 90 min | Rating: B- Directed by Laurie Collyer. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. Women and Hollywood |, November 14, 2013 I don't know if the film is quite as pessimistic as many are saying it is, but the fainthearted are sure to face a challenge, and if you can handle it, the almost manipulatively harsh storyline has some pretty worthy highlights, however sparse they may be behind a shallow story. While the film occupies your time, however, it keeps a fair grip on your attention through all of its flaws, partly through such smaller strengths as the cinematographic ones. Directed by Laurie Collyer. Very depressing movie. Richie: I don't know. This movie hits the lows events that many Americans face and challenges the every day man and women encounter. Don't have an account? With Naomi Watts, Matt Dillon, Tess Harper, Norman Reedus. I'll drive ya. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Ridiculous! Copyright © Fandango. Once the light has faded, a slow, underdeveloped and sometimes overly bleak telling of a minimalist story, backed by characters of limited intrigue and likability, render the final product underwhelming, while highlights in visual style, direction and writing, and a pair of strong performances by Naomi Watts and Matt Dillon secure "Sunlight Jr." as a fair, if forgettable character drama. And such financial difficulties?? What? I love that color on you. I liked this movie, but I had a real problem with the ages of the actors! Reportedly an animated project based on the long-running Sunlight Jr. video game franchise. |, August 29, 2019 Melissa's mother can't afford peanut butter ,but she has what seems like five foster children,so their family can't afford to help them. I've heard this film described as "tedious", and while it's far from that, it's still pretty limp, crafting a mightily minimalist story concept into a brief, but still questionable runtime of just over an hour-and-a-half through repetitious meandering in material, sometimes backed by dry spells, and barely backed by all that much exposition. Sunlight Jr. (2013) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I am not going to lie, parts were tough to watch. If you want to see a slice of modern dystopia that is tragic, mundane, and much more a common occurrence in America than most people want to admit, I'm at a loss for a better modern example. Living in the bad side of town in Florida, Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2015. | Rotten (14). That's something of a shame, because the woman can make some decent films, or at least [u]a[/u] decent film (Yeah, I didn't see "Sherrybaby" either), if you can get past, well, all of the sad junk, in addition to some problems. Well, hurry up. The highest praise here should be reserved for Collyer, once again proving she's adept at capturing a believable portrait of people living day by day through rough times and desperate moments. Your email address will not be published. Well, good morning to you, too. The film is a poignant vignette following a couple expecting their first child. For one thing it made me reflect on how lucky I am... Great movie, Great acting from a talented, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2014, Great movie , Great acting from a talented actress, Film fantastico e coinvolgente mi piace molto è molto bella anche la storia norman è molto bravo sono rimasta contenta lo consiglio. Collyer paints a sobering and important picture of the way many of us live now. My cat could have written the script. Regal Man, Dillon has been getting no breaks lately, but hey, at least he's doing better than Norman Reedus, and if such a boast inspired you to say, "Who? Even with him being disabled. Not everyone gets the American Dream, in fact most never get there. Watch Sunlight Jr. starring Naomi Watts in this Drama on DIRECTV. Collyer takes it all in, with a clear eye and no judgment. Select the department you want to search in. Melissa: |, Aw, now, with a title like that, this film just has to be all perky and uplifting and whatnot. I actually was a member of the film crew on this production, and it certainly does look good, the cinematography and acting performances are the highlight of a film who's plot drags, is depressing, and painful to watch. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Something of a cheap, very independent feature, this film can't have too much in the way of style, and it often doesn't, yet there are times in which coloration and lighting to Igor Martinovic's cinematography hits a shadowy bleakness that is not only refreshingly good-looking, but tonally fitting, and for this, credit isn't so much due to Martinovic, but to Laurie Collyer for her directorial abilities. Nothing happens in this fine film, except life ... hopefully not yours, but almost certainly someone you have passed by on the street, or seen behind the register at your local convenience store. I've said it time and again, and I shall say once more that the film tries a little too hard, whether when it's flavoring up its characters with flaws or when its flavoring up its drama with bleakness, and when you couple these ambitious mistakes with such lazy mistakes as dragging and underdevelopment, natural shortcomings are impossible to forget, at least until the film comes to its conclusion and ironically becomes hard to remember. | You have found a little-known gem ... just push 'play', Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018. The acting is without a doubt fantastic, but [the film] is so heavy, so solemn, and so discouraging. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. I know both Naomi Watts and Matt Dillon look young for their age, but the fact is when this movie was made, in 2013, Matt is close to 50 and Naomi is in her mid-40's! This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2018. The couple must come to grips with their dire financial situation while in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy and its subsequent challenges. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Queen Latifah to Star in Make-a-Wish-Inspired Drama From Laurie Collyer. No. SUNLIGHT JR. spotlights hard-working convenience store clerk, Melissa, and her disabled boyfriend, Richie. Please choose another server if you cannot watch the movie. A Florida couple deals with an unexpected pregnancy while holding minimum wage jobs. Watts and Dillion provide the chemistry to keep the movie going and allow the viewer to live a day in their shoes. | Rating: 2/4, April 18, 2014 Shoot, this film is done by the same woman who made "Sherrybaby", so you should know what to expect, although you probably don't seeing as how now no one saw "Sherrybaby" either, probably because people aren't as into getting depressed as Laurie Collyer is. Thanks for reading. Drama. Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2018. Richie: Now I need to find a horror movie to calm my nerves. Homelessness? View production, box office, & company info, Amazon Prime Announces Over 100 New Movies/TV Shows For September, Amazon Prime Video New Releases: September 2020, Queen Latifah to Star in Make-a-Wish-Inspired Drama From Laurie Collyer. 26 August 2020 You're almost there! 2.5/5 - Fair. | It is a true portrayal of a crappy life. Amazon Prime Announces Over 100 New Movies/TV Shows For September, 26 August 2020 Coming Soon. See who else started out in horror films. Man, I don't think this film is fooling anyone, going so far as to feature a cast that's depressing because, well, come on, remember that time when we thought Matt Dillion's career was going to stay consistently relevant?