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Finding Forrester, 2000

Starring: Sean Connery, Rob Brown

Directed by: Gus Van Sant

Written by: Mike Rich

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 136 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.2

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Finding Forrester can be described as uplifting, sincere, and touching. The plot revolves around a dedicated educator, a prodigy, and the life of a writer. The main genre is drama. In approach, Finding Forrester is serious and realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. It is set, at least in part, in an urban environment. Finding Forrester is located in New York. It takes place in the 1990s. The movie has received attention for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. Finding Forrester is well suited for a date night.

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Director Gus Van Sant brings to the screen this moving story of a grizzled recluse and an inner-city teenager brought together by their shared passion for writing. Like Van Sant's Oscar-nominated GOOD WILL HUNTING, FINDING FORRESTER earnestly explores the struggles of a youthful genius whose position in society (underprivileged kid from the wrong side of the tracks) makes him seem destined for failure until he forms a relationship with a gifted but introverted mentor who helps him see the light.The youthful genius is a talented urban basketball player named Jamal Wallace (Rob Brown), who in his spare time reads everything he can get his hands on, secretly scribbling prose and poetry into a composition pad. The introverted mentor is William Forrester (Sean Connery), who took the literary world by storm with his debut novel, AVALON RISING, 50 years earlier but now spends whole days shut inside his Bronx apartment looking out the window onto a basketball court where Jamal hangs out. Buoyed by excellent performances from Connery and newcomer Brown, FINDING FORRESTER paints a compelling, alluring portrait of friendship while offering intriguing insights into the heart and soul of the dedicated writer.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	19 December 2000
Runtime:	136 min

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Sean Connery

as William Forrester

Rob Brown

as Jamal Wallace

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USA Today

One can't underestimate the appeal of any movie constructed around Sean Connery's charm. Full Review

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by: Mike Clark

Film.com

One of those hybrid projects: a major studio film, big star, homely storyline, but tempered by an indie director working in his own idiosyncratic style. Full Review

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by: Robert Horton

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Yes, you have seen movies like this one before--so what? The lead characters put in splendid performances and the movie has just the right tempo to keep you interested. It's a great feel-good movie and I like to see the underdog win through. The... Read and rate it

19.March.2009
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by: Tygger2512
Tygger2512 rated this movie8/10Great

Not very unique, but ok

it's another one of those dedicated teacher movies. If you've seen one - you've seen them all. I don't remember it leaving a great impression on me, though I've seen worse in this genre. the main reason for watching this one, if you insist, should... Read and rate it

09.September.2008
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by: Noa
Noa rated this movie4/10Disappointing

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