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Directed by Aubrey Nealon
A belated rite of passage finds tensions rising between an idealistic father and his increasingly independent son in this family drama that proves it's never too late for a little teenage rebellion. Twenty-seven-year-old Caleb (Kris Lemche) and his father, Jim (Michael Hogan), have always seemed more like old friends than father and son. An easy-going father who dodged the American draft to forge his own future by founding a carpentry shop in British Columbia's Kootenays, Jim and Caleb spend the days crafting a variety of fine products, but lately the bills have been stacking up and tensions between father and son rising. Now faced with the very real possibility of their business failing as a result of direct competition with mass produced particle board products and Jim's misguided perfectionism, the family business teeters on the verge of bankruptcy until the arrival of Jim's old friend Matthew (Matt Craven) instills Caleb with a much needed dose of pragmatism. Though Jim has long voiced disapproval of Caleb's proposal to open a luxury fishing lodge that may bring in more money and keep the family business afloat, Caleb decides to take his fate into his own hands and finally strike out on his own. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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by jjgittes in jjgittes Blog
loved it.
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"As much as I complain about the vast majority of Reel 13 Indies, what I love about it is that once and a while, a film comes along that takes me by surprise and captures my heart and mind, like CRY FUNNY HAPPY or THE RAGE IN PLACID LAKE. A SIMPLE CURVE is the latest film to accomplish just that. It is a prime example of what makes Reel 13 Indies worthwhile.Early on in the film, I realized that it was another one of those Canadian films that the folks at Reel 13 seem to love. My ex " [More]
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by slipofthetongue in SlipOfTheTongue Blog
is neutral about it.
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"It's a strange phenomenon. There are small, gentle films out there that may be lacking in star power and budget, maybe even originality but they feature a story well told. Such films can flourish on the regional festival circuit though most of us will never see them in mainstream movie theaters. A SIMPLE CURVE is the story of a young man whose DNA is in a major battle with his family values. Having been raised by a former hippie, Caleb finds himself wondering whether " [More]
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by chesterfilms in chesterfilms Blog
lost interest.
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"The main problem I had with A Simple Curve is that it feels & looks like a Hallmark or Lifetime movie. Is that bad? No, I guess not, but is is lacking any kind of distinct style. The performances, while being fine are...well...nothing more than fine. The story feels preachy and it's nothing we haven't heard thousands of times before. We do get some great cinematography, but I have to say that most of that was probably because of the beaut " [More]
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by csprague in Spout Mavens
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