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Sammy Prescott is a single mother who has lived all her life in Scottsville, New York. Now she's raising her 8-year-old son there, enjoying the peace of the family home and security of her job at the bank, blotting out any memories of Rudy's father. But the illusion of perfection is shattered when her charmingly self-destructive brother Terry (Mark Ruffalo) comes home for a visit.
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You Can Count on Me review by Shatner's Bassoon
Human drama at its best
(11) of (14) members found this review helpful.
'You Can Count On Me' is a modestly produced but potent drama about two siblings, who after the death of their parents in a car crash as children, become two very different adults who lead two very different lives. Sammy (Laura Linney) is a conservative, controlling, perfectionist single mum who manages to balance her job at a bank with raising her 8 year old son. Everything in her life is balanced and organised, until a new boss is appointed at the bank, and her wayward, reckless, drifter brother Terry (Mark Ruffalo) arrives in town with little more than the clothes on his back and loose change in his pockets. Moving back into what was the family home, the story revolves around the friendship that blooms between Terry and his 8 year old nephew and the fragile relationship that often exists between siblings. 'You Can Count On Me' is a perfect example of drama at its best. There are no special effects, no over the top showy performances that beg for an Oscar, and the viewer isn't bashed over the head with a preachy message. Unlike most dramas, it respects your intelligence and is confident enough to remain subtle in tone, knowing that the strength of the story and characters will keep you hooked. All in all, 'You Can Count On Me' is a great 'slice of life' tale of a sister and brother, and their sometimes troublesome but ultimately always loving relationship.
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You Can Count on Me review by Rubber Ducky
Compelling drama
(0) of (1) members found this review helpful.
Laura Linney and Mark Ruffalo are excellent as brother and sister; she is Sammy, the serious hard-working one trying to bring up her son alone and he is Terry, a free spirit who pleases himself and does what ever he wants, when he wants. When Terry comes to stay, Sammy's life and that of her son, Rudy, are turned upside down as Terry teaches him lots of bad habits. The exploration of brother sister relationships is very well done and it is both touching and funny.
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Rated: 3.8 stars out of 5 from 89 ratings
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Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 01/04/2002 |
| Production Year: | 2000 |
| Run Time: | 111 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 2.35:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Trailer
- Cast and Crew Interviews
