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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)
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A band of outsiders takes to the highways in this touching independent drama. Brett (William Hurt) is a petty criminal who is eager to turn his life around after spending six years in jail. Brett is looking for a ride home to Louisiana, and happens upon a pair of teenagers up for a road trip -- Martine (Kristen Stewart), a 15-year-old girl whose attempts to catch the eye of a boy she loves have ended in failure, and Gordy (Eddie Redmayne), a geeky outcast wishing he could find somewhere to fit in. Brett persuades Martine and Gordy to give him a ride home, and together the three misfits bond over their shared need for acceptance. Driving toward a New Orleans that's been leveled by Hurricane Katrina, Brett can't help but ponder the biggest question in his life -- if his wife, May (Maria Bello), will take him back now that he's a free man. Based on a short story by Pete Hamill, The Yellow Handkerchief received its world premiere at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
William Hurt, Maria Bello, (more)
Director(s):
Udayan Prasad
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Yellow Handkerchief

A band of outsiders takes to the highways in this touching independent drama. Brett (William Hurt) is a petty criminal who is eager to turn his life around after spending six years in jail. Brett is looking for a ride home to Louisiana, and happens upon a pair of teenagers up for a road trip -- Martine (Kristen Stewart), a 15-year-old girl whose attempts to catch the eye of a boy she loves have ended in failure, and Gordy (Eddie Redmayne), a geeky outcast wishing he could find somewhere to fit in. Brett persuades Martine and Gordy to give him a ride home, and together the three misfits bond over their shared need for acceptance. Driving toward a New Orleans that's been leveled by Hurricane Katrina, Brett can't help but ponder the biggest question in his life -- if his wife, May (Maria Bello), will take him back now that he's a free man. Based on a short story by Pete Hamill, The Yellow Handkerchief received its world premiere at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Director(s):
Udayan Prasad
Writer(s):
Erin Dignam
Producer(s):
Arthur Cohn
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Profanity, Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Mild Violence)
Categories:
Drama
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    Courtney B.

    I was convinced that I wasn't going to like the Yellow Hankerchief. Loved it. There was something thoughtful and organic about the film that I haven't seen in a while. I loved the fact that it was shot in Louisiana. My dad used to work on oil rigs out in the gulf like one of the male leads. Its an interesting film with decent shots, storyline and dialogue. Eddie Redmayne's portrayal of a mentally challenged socially deviant seeking acceptance is agile, textured, and totally believable. He pulls off what is a commonly botched portrayal of mentally handicapped individual with finesse I rarely find in portrayals of this kind.

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    George C.

    Great Movie. Tremendous character development of all the characters and how each grows and learns from the others. I really loved this movie. Follows the story line of "Tie a yellow ribbon around the old oak tree", but has a lot more to offer.

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    Lisa M.

    This is why I love to watch independent movies - strong story, excellent acting and a unique location. I cried at the end when the Yellow Handkerchief makes its appearance. Although it could be classified as a chick flick, the back story with the oil rig and prison lend itself well as a couple’s movie.

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