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Lonesome Jim (2005)

Lonesome Jim (2005)
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A less than auspicious homecoming for an introspective artist sets the stage for this low-key comedy drama directed by Steve Buscemi. Jim (Casey Affleck) is a chronically glum aspiring novelist who, after a failed two-year sojourn in New York City, has returned home to his parents' home in Goshen, IN. Jim's folks, Don (Seymour Cassel) and Sally (Mary Kay Place), run a ladder factory, a family business Jim wants nothing to do with. His older brother, Tim (Kevin Corrigan), is also living at home, and has problems of his own after his marriage ended in divorce and his business went broke. When Tim makes the latest of a number of suicide attempts by driving into a tree, Jim is reintroduced to Anika (Liv Tyler), a nurse who had a one-night fling with Jim a while ago. Jim and Anika strike up a conversation and start seeing one another again, though she seems to have feelings for Tim as well. With Tim in the hospital, Jim is persuaded against his better judgment to take on some of his brother's responsibilities, including doing some work at the ladder factory. At work, he bonds with his uncle Stacy (Mark Boone Jr.), who prefers to use the nickname "Evil" and deals drugs on the job. Jim's attempts to help Uncle Stacy with his side business backfire and implicate his parents, with Sally ending up in jail. But between his budding relationship with Anika and coaching a kids' basketball team that includes Tim's daughters, Jim begins to cautiously consider the notion that life might be worth all the trouble. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Casey Affleck, Liv Tyler, (more)
Director(s):
Steve Buscemi
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Lonesome Jim

A less than auspicious homecoming for an introspective artist sets the stage for this low-key comedy drama directed by Steve Buscemi. Jim (Casey Affleck) is a chronically glum aspiring novelist who, after a failed two-year sojourn in New York City, has returned home to his parents' home in Goshen, IN. Jim's folks, Don (Seymour Cassel) and Sally (Mary Kay Place), run a ladder factory, a family business Jim wants nothing to do with. His older brother, Tim (Kevin Corrigan), is also living at home, and has problems of his own after his marriage ended in divorce and his business went broke. When Tim makes the latest of a number of suicide attempts by driving into a tree, Jim is reintroduced to Anika (Liv Tyler), a nurse who had a one-night fling with Jim a while ago. Jim and Anika strike up a conversation and start seeing one another again, though she seems to have feelings for Tim as well. With Tim in the hospital, Jim is persuaded against his better judgment to take on some of his brother's responsibilities, including doing some work at the ladder factory. At work, he bonds with his uncle Stacy (Mark Boone Jr.), who prefers to use the nickname "Evil" and deals drugs on the job. Jim's attempts to help Uncle Stacy with his side business backfire and implicate his parents, with Sally ending up in jail. But between his budding relationship with Anika and coaching a kids' basketball team that includes Tim's daughters, Jim begins to cautiously consider the notion that life might be worth all the trouble. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
91 mins

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Director(s):
Steve Buscemi
Writer(s):
James C. Strouse
Producer(s):
Daniela Taplin-Lundberg, Jake Abraham, Gary Winick
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Sexual Situations, Profanity, Drug Content)
Categories:
Independent Films
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Elaine V.

    I very much enjoyed this movie, I am going through a depressed state right now, so I related very well. I give this movie 2 thumbs up!!!

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    Robert R.

    Steve Buscemi leaves a lasting impression. Something hypnotic permeates this film in the manner by which the lead actors deliver. Casey Affleck remains true to his compelling, soft spoken style. Liv Tyler complements Affleck in the way she shapes the soft persona of her character. Her eyes seem to echo the story. Mary Kay Place. Remember her from the 1970's daytime comedy/soap, "Mary Hartman! Mary Hartman!"? Mary Kay Place has the most challenging role. As she portrays Jim's desperate, people pleasing mother, her struggle to avoid making her character come across as a lunatic was palpable. Out of that, she steals scenes while we keep waiting for her to completely flip out. The unintrusive, folksy music marries well to the story in its rural setting. Buscemi's imagery in "Lonesome Jim" reminds of the film, "Fargo." "Lonesome Jim" has an even flow. Enjoy it without any distractions. This is a gem to be watched more than once.

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    Donald T.

    Nice-looking Casey Affleck did a pretty good job of acting this depressed, unhappy, but seemingly horny guy because he kept bedding Liv Tyler (who wouldn't). His brother, another loser, kept trying to commit suicide, and their parents were perceived by their sons to be losers as well. This is definitely not the kind of movie to combat escapism. Other than the ending, it succeeded in making me feel depressed! :o(

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