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After two decades in prison for murder, a man is released on parole and returns to his hometown seeking redemption.After two decades in prison for murder, a man is released on parole and returns to his hometown seeking redemption.After two decades in prison for murder, a man is released on parole and returns to his hometown seeking redemption.
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Did you know
- TriviaEd Solomon wrote the screenplay over twenty years.
- GoofsWhile some have commented that Morgan Freeman's voice changes dramatically throughout the film, it is a major plot point that he is living a lie, living under an assumed identity and not particularly good at it. It is related to the theme of doing good, even though you may not be particularly good at it, nor be able to continue doing it for very long. It sounds unnatural for Morgan because it is unnatural for his character.
- Quotes
Miles Evans: For pay, I got a room at a hundred dollars a month, which you can work down to nothing if you'll help with cleaning.
Manuel Jordan: What makes you think I need a room?
Miles Evans: God told me. You're carrying your damn suitcase, man.
- Crazy creditsThanks to ... Terry & Siobhan ... Cynthia, Evan and Olivia ...
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Ed Solomon (2007)
- SoundtracksCool for Miles
Performed by Johnny Hawksworth (as Johnny Hawksworth)
Courtesy of DeWolfe Music
By arrangement with Media Creature Music
Featured review
Don't Believe the Title
An Ed Solomon film starring Billy Bob Thornton, Morgan Freeman, Holly Hunter and Kirsten Dunst. This is a very personal film by the writer of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Men in Black. Too slow-moving for mainstream acceptance, this is nevertheless a movie of depth and compassion. It grapples with the issue of redemption, and leaves the audience with uncertainty that is nonetheless remarkably calming-hope without moralism. Thornton was . Thornton. He has the range of a tetherball. I don't think Morgan Freeman is at his best in this film. And we don't see enough of Holly Hunter to appreciate her. The film had some very funny moments, but I can't think of a less appropriate title. Having said all that, this movie is worth the trip because it is thought-provoking, subtle and oddly inspiring.
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- Jan 22, 2003
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Box office
- Budget
- $7,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $209,695
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $30,599
- Apr 6, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $723,040
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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