Unstrung Heroes

Name: Unstrung Heroes
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: September 15, 1995
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 70
Cast: Andie MacDowell, John Turturro, Maury Chaykin, Michael Richards, Nathan Watt

1995

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: September 15, 1995 | PG

Starring: Andie MacDowell, John Turturro, Maury Chaykin, Michael Richards, Nathan Watt

Summary: An adaptaption of the autobiographical novel of sportswriter Franz Lidz. Steven (Nathan Watt) is sent to live with his uncles when his mother dies.

Director: Diane Keaton

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG

Runtime: 93 min

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Edward Guthmann

Rich with physical and psychological texture, and boosted by Thomas Newman's muted score, Unstrung Heroes is that rare mainstream film that doesn't shout in our ear to make its points. It draws us in, subtly and gracefully, and casts a lingering charm. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Unstrung Heroes is a revelation. [15 Sep 1995]

John Petrakis

Unstrung Heroes is an extremely moving and surprisingly funny love sonnet to family, tolerance and the joys of individuality.... One of the best films of the year. [15 Sep 1995]

James Berardinelli

There's nothing especially original about Unstrung Heroes, but the story is told with intelligence and sensitivity. Read full review

Empire Emma Cochrane

Keaton handles her appealing ensemble, the early 60s period and child's perspective of tragedy, love and reconciliation with a sure, gentle hand. Read full review

Rick Groen

If you like your archetypes writ large and your sentiment over easy, then Unstrung Heroes is the flick for you. [15 Sep 1995]

Dallas Observer Bill Gallo

Too much attention to art-deco detail, a meandering story that hesitates whenever it wants to touch an emotional chord, then squanders the opportunity with an eccentric line-reading or an extravagant camera angle. Read full review

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