You Can Count On Me (UK)

A fresh movie set in a small american town. This is an independent film made on a very small budget but succeeded in winning many awards and critical acclaim. The story isnt twisting or anything spectacular. The movie is very character driven and in that aspect, the actors are a great success. Rory Culkin has since starred in M. Night Shyamalans "Signs" and Mark Ruffalo did do great in The Last Castle alongside Robert Redford. Back to this movie the plot involves a brother, Ruffalo coming to stay with Linney, a single mother. As time goes on, Linney`s life takes her into more trouble. She cannot stop sleeping with her boss(Broderick) but she doesnt want to marry her fiancee who is another person altogether. She becomes increasingly aware that Ruffalo is influencing her son, Culkin alot and then there are arguments and stuff. This leads to the engaging climax

The picture quality is decent for a film made on a small budget. There are times when the picture doesnt look as sharp as its supposed to. Also a few bits of grain. Sound also is nothing spectacular as the film itself does not need that much sound effects. The score is pretty decent. There are a few interviews and trailers but thats about it. There should have been much more for what is a great movie.

The movie is greatly intriguing and the characters are well developed. Its good to see Broderick doing roles such as this as well as his big budget movies like Godzilla. It shows his commitment to his acting. New stars are born in Rory Culkin and Mark Ruffalo. I wouldnt say this is worth owning as I wouldnt watch it many times but everyone MUST see it atleast once cos it is brilliant. Rent it or buy it if its cheap.