Writer and director Destin Cretton adapted and improves his short film into his second feature which is remarkable achievement. A young woman with a troubled past working in a facility for troubled teenagers finds her life unraveled with a new intake which sets in motion a series of revelations. Cretten and his talented cast and crew brings an unflinching and raw look into the world of troubled children and their caretakers which makes for a powerful and heart wrenching film without a false note. Brie Larson stars with a flawless performance that's the heart of this drama with a terrific ensemble which includes John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever and Rami Malek amongst others. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Short Term 12
Writer and director Destin Cretton adapted and improves his short film into his second feature which is remarkable achievement. A young woman with a troubled past working in a facility for troubled teenagers finds her life unraveled with a new intake which sets in motion a series of revelations. Cretten and his talented cast and crew brings an unflinching and raw look into the world of troubled children and their caretakers which makes for a powerful and heart wrenching film without a false note. Brie Larson stars with a flawless performance that's the heart of this drama with a terrific ensemble which includes John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever and Rami Malek amongst others. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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