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12 and Holding (2005)

12 and Holding (2005)
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A trio of troubled suburbanites attempts to come to grips with the personal issues that surface following the tragic death of one of their own in this introspective adolescent drama from L.I.E. screenwriter/director (Michael Cuesta). In the months following the death of Jacob's (Conor Donovan) likeable, athletic twin brother, Rudy (also Donovan), Jacob and friends Malee (Zoe Weizenbaum) and Leonard (Jesse Camacho) struggle to make sense of the unfortunate youth's fiery demise at the hands of local bullies. As Jacob quickly loses himself to revenge fantasies and sets into motion a series of destructive plans designed to destroy the kids responsible for his brother's death, Malee focuses her attention on a dejected patient of her psychotherapist mother, and obese Leonard struggles about weight and health issues with his equally obese mother. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Conor DonovanZoë Weizenbaum, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Cuesta
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of 12 and Holding

A trio of troubled suburbanites attempts to come to grips with the personal issues that surface following the tragic death of one of their own in this introspective adolescent drama from L.I.E. screenwriter/director (Michael Cuesta). In the months following the death of Jacob's (Conor Donovan) likeable, athletic twin brother, Rudy (also Donovan), Jacob and friends Malee (Zoe Weizenbaum) and Leonard (Jesse Camacho) struggle to make sense of the unfortunate youth's fiery demise at the hands of local bullies. As Jacob quickly loses himself to revenge fantasies and sets into motion a series of destructive plans designed to destroy the kids responsible for his brother's death, Malee focuses her attention on a dejected patient of her psychotherapist mother, and obese Leonard struggles about weight and health issues with his equally obese mother. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
94 mins

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Director(s):
Michael Cuesta
Writer(s):
Anthony Cipriano
Producer(s):
Michael CuestaBrian BellJenny Schweitzer
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Profanity, Violence, Sexual Situations)
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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    James V.

    A great movie about kids, though not a children's film, TWELVE AND HOLDING (directed by Michael Cuesta and written by Anthony Cipriano) is so much stronger than I expected that I may be overrating it. But I'd not have missed it for the world. The theme here is children growing up too fast and making wrong choices (some reparable, others not) without the necessary adult supervision. While the parents must shoulder responsibility, this is no "blame the stupid adults" kind of movie. The kids try and sometimes do take responsibility, and here is where the film really shines, leaving its characters--and we viewers--utterly chastened. The kids here prove wonderful actors, and so do the adults--especially Jeremy Renner as a trouble young man who's the inappropriate object of one child's affection. They give awards for work this good---but only if the film is a hit, which "Twelve and Holding," unfortunately, was not. Don’t use that as an excuse for not giving it a much-deserved watch.

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    Kayla M.

    I watched this movie for the first time last night and haven't stopped thinking about it. It was truely amazing

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    CARRIE M.

    This was an excellent film. Reminded me of a modern day stand by me. Way better and more plausible than "Brick". Definitely recommend it.

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