You Can Count On Me (US)
"One of the best American films of 2000!" Richard Schickel, Time Magazine
Certificate: R
Running Time: 110 mins
Retail Price: $14.98
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Laura Linney, in her Oscar®-nominated role, and Mark Ruffalo star as grown-up siblings who couldn`t be more different. While conservative Sammy (Linney) stayed in her quiet hometown, rebellious Terry (Ruffalo) was on the road, drifting in and out of trouble. When Terry suddenly comes to visit, his presence has a profound influence on Sammy`s world. As Terry forms a special friendship with Sammy`s precocious eight-year-old son, Rudy (Rory Culkin), Sammy rediscovers her passion for life, entertaining a marriage proposal from her boyfriend (Jon Tenney) while having a fling with her boss (Matthew Broderick). But when Terry`s behavior becomes disruptive, Sammy must finally confront the choices of the past and make new ones to renew her family`s future.
Special Features:
Theatrical Trailer
Exclusive Cast & Crew Interviews
Commentary by Director Kenneth Lonergan
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 English
Subtitle Tracks:
English
CC: English
Directed By:
Kenneth Lonergan
Written By:
Kenneth Lonergan
Starring:
Jon Tenney
Rory Culkin
Matthew Broderick
Mark Ruffalo
Laura Linney
Distributor:
Paramount Pictures
Your Opinions and Comments
The movie tells the story of a brother and sister who get together after not seeing eachother for quite a while. Life`s hard and the two siblings simply try to be there for eachother.
The video transfer is ok. There are no compression signs to be seen but an occasional scratch can be spotted here and there.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is good. The surrounds are used occasionally, which is acceptable for this kind of a movie.
The menus are animated with sound.
The extras include a commentary by the director and a behind the scenes featurette.
Bottom line - a nice little movie with a personal touch and some fine pieces of acting.