Finding Forrester (2000)
Low level coarse language
| Director: | Gus Van Sant |
| Actors: | Sean Connery, Anna Paquin, Michael Nouri, F. Murray Abraham, Michael Pitt, Busta Rhymes, April Grace, Rob Brown, Matt Damon |
Academy Award winner SEAN CONNERY stars in this powerful and unforgettable drama from acclaimed director Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, To Die For). With a strong cast including Academy Award winners F. MURRAY ABRAHAM (Amadeus, Last Action Hero) and ANNA PAQUIN (The Piano, X-Men), the film also features rap music superstar Busta Rhymes (Shaft) and an incredible performance from talented newcomer Rob Brown. Jamal Wallace (Brown) is a talented 16-year-old basketball player in New York City whose secret passion is writing. William Forrester (Connery) is a reclusive Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist who never gave the world a second novel. After an accidental meeting, Forrester becomes Jamal's unlikely mentor, providing guidance to help develop the young man's exceptional skills. Soon Forrester's harsh view of the world begins to change as both men learn lessons from each other about life - and the importance of friendship.
| Status: | Unavailable |
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| Run time: | 131mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 2.35:1 16:9 Enhanced |
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Member Reviews (8)
8 Member
Reviews
jenetta
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great film. really good to watch. makes you think. gives insight. i can see why it was made an hsc text.
Jim
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We couldn't last the distance. Jamal's role was great but Forrester's loose false teeth annoyed me too much. We probably missed a good movie but too bad. There'll be another one along in a minute.
Marilyn
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Sean Connery is one of my all time favorites and this one is no different. well written, beautifully acted out, totally enjoyable movie. Highly recommend.
Nigel W
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Whilst this movie is reasonably good it is also annoyingly cliched and predictable. Things only liven up when Murray Abraham appears as the malicious professor.
Daniel S.
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Interesting. A bit slow. Felt like a bit of a formula...predictable. But likeable enough.
Ron
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Don't why we haven't heard more about this one, wonderful story about a recluse and an all-round talented teenager from a struggling family in the Bronx.
Janet Bates
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Cinefile
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