The Glass Castle (2017)
A young girl is raised in a dysfunctional family constantly on the run from the FBI. Living in poverty, she comes of age guided by her drunkard, ingenious father who distracts her with magical stories to keep her mind off the family's dire state, and her selfish, nonconformist mother who has no intention of raising a family, along with her younger brother and sister, and her other older sister. Together, they fend for each other as they mature in an unorthodox journey that is their family life.
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Thanks for the memories!
Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.
One of my all time favorites.
Boring
Wonderful movie about a real family. Loved the story & love Woody In it. Makes you feel raw emotions but ends with nothing but love & appreciation for family.
Masterpiece ! It's one of those" collectible " movies . Great performance from actors with great story about family, hardship and beauty of life !
Based off of Jeannette Walls' memoir, the movie chronicles her life from childhood to adulthood. The turmoils and tribulations of growing up with free-spirited parents that also have their own demons. This is a well acted movie... Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts, and Ella Anderson (who plays a young Jeannette) were brilliant. The pace of the movie is relatively even toned. I think the frustration that viewers may encounter has more to do with the context and material of the movie vs. the pace. Speaking of the content and material of the movie, there are times you are bound to feel aggravated, anger and heart-broken due to the circumstances that the children endure. All in all, it's a great movie that will break your heart at times, but that reflects life.
Granted I didn't read the book, so there's your grain of salt. How was this movie not on the tip of everybody's tongue? Relatable to anyone who's had a dysfunctional relationship, be it with friends or family. A must watch!