Yes, this story is very cliche. Yes, this story has been done before in many ways.
So when a film maker decides to take a shot at doing something that has been done - it is because they hope they have something new to offer.
Yes, you get your fill of unique characters. You get a heaping helping of down-trodden folks who are suffering at the hands of changing times that have left them behind rather than helped them keep up.
Yes, you get the arrogant and ignorant guy who needs their wake-up call.
And then you have the conscience, the character who gets through to Michael Petersen (ignorant guy) and helps them change from Scrooge to savior.
Well, in this case the something new to offer is Johanna Braddy. Her portrayal of Charlie Clark (the conscience) brings freshness and realism to the role that makes this movie worth watching.
Mimi Kennedy's shines as Micheal Petersen's mother, a woman who has lost one of her sons, her husband and is about to lose everything.
Unfortunately, the actor who plays Micheal, William Moseley falls short of hitting his marks and is carried by the rest of the cast.
In spite of Moseley's weak performance, this movie is still has heart and a good story to tell.
So when a film maker decides to take a shot at doing something that has been done - it is because they hope they have something new to offer.
Yes, you get your fill of unique characters. You get a heaping helping of down-trodden folks who are suffering at the hands of changing times that have left them behind rather than helped them keep up.
Yes, you get the arrogant and ignorant guy who needs their wake-up call.
And then you have the conscience, the character who gets through to Michael Petersen (ignorant guy) and helps them change from Scrooge to savior.
Well, in this case the something new to offer is Johanna Braddy. Her portrayal of Charlie Clark (the conscience) brings freshness and realism to the role that makes this movie worth watching.
Mimi Kennedy's shines as Micheal Petersen's mother, a woman who has lost one of her sons, her husband and is about to lose everything.
Unfortunately, the actor who plays Micheal, William Moseley falls short of hitting his marks and is carried by the rest of the cast.
In spite of Moseley's weak performance, this movie is still has heart and a good story to tell.