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You Can Count On Me (DVD)

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.32 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 26356266
Director ‏ : ‎ Various
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Dolby, NTSC, Color, Widescreen, Multiple Formats
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 50 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ May 21, 2013
Actors ‏ : ‎ Various
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Studio ‏ : ‎ WarnerBrothers
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BTYNXKA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Larry Boyer

Wonderful Film

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024

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Just about a perfect film; outstanding direction. Laura Linney and Mark Ruffalo give some of the best early performances of their subsequently also amazing careers; a touching look at so many topics; sibling love, differing parenting styles, addiction, a joyful and absurd affair (great, very funny small performance from Matthew Broderick), but all these traits wrapped up in a funny, warm, but also, at times, painful plot that just shows off the incredible acting, screenplay, and direction! Superb! Great 20 years ago and still great today!

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Allen Vander Meulen

A fascinating exploration into the effects of emotional trauma

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2010

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Nominated for Academy Awards in 2000 for Best Actress and Best Screenplay, "You Can Count on Me" is a story about a sister "Sammy" (Laura Linney) and brother "Terry" (Mark Ruffalo) who are seeking to live with the emotional scars they carry as a result of childhood traumas. I use the plural "traumas" here because subtle hints throughout the film (even in the very first scene) make it clear that issues other than the sudden death of their parents when they were kids contributed to their woundedness later in life.

The film is a rich and complex study of the costs of trauma and abuse, and how the scars they cause stay with us throughout our lives, impacting how we view ourselves and how we view, treat and interact-with friends (and acquaintances).

The center of the film is on the "Big Sister" (Sammy) in the story, and shows us that, despite trying very hard to give the appearance of being a successful, disciplined, put-together person, is an emotional mess: engaging in self destructive behaviors, displacing her own internal pain and anger onto others, and refusing to admit she has problems. Laura Linney's performance in this role earned her an Oscar nomination, and rightfully so: she does an excellent job of portraying her character realistically and subtley, avoiding the trap of becoming trite or preachy in her characterization of "Sammy".

Her brother (Terry) is equally a mess, but in some ways is healthier: admitting he's a mess, and showing he's capable of emotional growth and healing by the time the film ends. A particularly good scene is his interaction with his sister's inept Pastor (portrayed by the film's writer and director, Kenneth Lonergan). It becomes clear during the course of this scene that Terry is a much more intelligent, self-aware and thoughtful person than he normally portrays himself to be. Mark Ruffalo, in this role, strikes a great balance between the troubled, devil-may-care attitude towards life and others that you expect; yet he is also sensitive and caring. You see his character evolving over the course of the film as he learns that the lives of those around him matter, too.

This film seeks to portray complex and subtle emotions and interactions between its characters. Kenneth Lonergan appears to be very aware of the sources and costs of emotional trauma, and yet was able to portray the subject, in this his first major film, with sensitivity and light humor. In the end, his work leaves us with multiple messages. The one I will remember is his message of hope: that no matter how painful or traumatic one's past is, you can overcome it.

Well worth watching for those who like emotionally complex characters in interesting dramas: definitely a five star film!

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Gregory Clark

A good film about family

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017

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Mark Ruffalo and Laura Linney played their characters as brother and sister very well. Matthew Broderick, another excellent actor in this film, is clearly not "Ferris Beuhler" anymore. I am obviously 'late to the party' regarding Mr Broderick and his career. Every role in which I've seen him, I could never see past Ferris. Now,17 years later since this film was made I can. As I said: late to the party. Although he was the first actor cast in this film, he was an excellent choice for the bank branch manager. Even if all the other actors signed-on just because he was in it, who cares. The casting was excellent and the actors were believable and true to their character. He was excellent: especially in his scenes with Laura Linney's character.

I was about to give this film only three stars. Yet due to the second half and the excellent writing and acting, I chose to furnish it with another star. The only, single issue I had was the first half. It seemed scattered, ill-defined, and wandering for it's place in life. All of this almost made me shut off the movie. I'm so glad I hung in because from the 50-yard line to the end zone, the end; the film, it's storyline, writing, and acting was excellent. I am still amazed at how this was achieved.

So, in summary, it's a good film. Watching it is time well spent. It was also great seeing Mark Ruffalo in his younger years. Laura Linney's eight-year-old son was another excellent choice for his role. Although I think more could have been done with his character, I have to remember he was a child actor in 2000 when the film was made per the credits. So, again, give it a good watch. Afterwards, I think you'll be glad you watched.

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Andrew S

Trite plot that fizzles out

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2013

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The plot is trite and predictable. The ending fizzles out and leaves you wondering if there wasn't supposed to be a sequel. Character depth is OK at best.

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Jocelyn Hamilton

Excellent product

Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2021

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The disc and case were in excellent condition. Thanks so much to the vendor.

keity

掘り出し物は宝物！

Reviewed in Japan on May 12, 2018

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にわかにマーク・ラファロのファンになってしまい、いろいろDVDを観ました。映画に詳しい友人のすすめで、本作を購入してみました。
幼いころに両親を亡くした姉弟が久しぶりに会います。どこかぎこちなさはあるものの、深いところで互いを気遣う優しさがにじみ出ていて、
ラストまで気持ちよく観ることができました。姉役ローラ・リニーと弟役マーク・ラファロと甥っ子のロリー・カルキン、
この三人の自然体の関係性がとてもよかったです。キャスティングの妙もあり、ケネス・ロナーガンの演出が光る佳作です。
これが未公開だなんて、悲しい。でも、いまこうして巡り会えたことに感謝です。
いやはや、これまで、たくさん買い物したのですが、初めてレビューを書きました。レビューデビューの記念です。

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Hugo Humpelbein

Unterhaltungsfilm mit stimmungsvoller Folk-Musik

Reviewed in Germany on August 22, 2007

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Bei mittelmäßigen Filmen merkt man als geübter Zuschauer immer: Aha, in zwei Sekunden endet die Szene und die nächste beginnt. Bei "You Can Count On Me" kann man darauf zählen, dass jede Szene immer ein bisschen früher aufhört als erwartet. Das beginnt schon vor dem Vorspann: Man glaubt, man wird jetzt hören, wie die Protagonistin (damals als junges Mädchen) die Nachricht vom Tode ihrer Eltern bekommt, aber der Polizist öffnet bloß seinen Mund - und Schnitt! Das ist gut. Dieses sich durch den ganzen Film ziehende Stilmittel verleiht ihm Kurzweiligkeit und ermöglicht, dass mehr Inhalt in den 100 Minuten untergebracht werden kann.

Erzählt wird eine unspektakuläre, sympathische Familiengeschichte. Die Schauspieler haben erfrischend unabgenutzte Gesichter. Für Rory Culkin, den jüngsten der drei Culkin-Brüder, war es die erste Charakterrolle. Seinen Mini-Auftritt als Kleinkind in "Richie Rich"(1994) kann man ja nicht mitzählen. Frühestens mit "Signs - Zeichen" und spätestens mit "Mean Creek" hat Rory bewiesen, dass er von den schauspielenden Culkin-Jungs der Talentierteste ist - und in "You Can Count On Me" war dieser Trend bereits abzusehen.

Die DVD hat zwar sehr wenig Extras (1 US-Trailer, Filmografien, Auszeichnungen-Liste), hat aber einer TV-Ausstrahlung den Vorteil voraus, dass der komplette Nachspann genossen werden kann, in dem Steve Earle den wunderschönen Folk Song "Pilgrim" (aus seinem 99er Bluegrass-Album "The Mountain") singt.

Fazit: Zu Herzen gehender, makelloser und heiterer Familienfilm.

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３拍子

ローラ最高！！！

Reviewed in Japan on February 22, 2013

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ただ単に、ローラ・リニーが好きというだけで観ました。
（美人だし、雰囲気があるから）

大当たりでした！

事故で両親を亡くし、弟と二人きりになった子供時代から数年後、
離れてくらしていた弟と久しぶりに会えたのも、実は金の無心に来たという悲しい現実・・・

姉弟間の葛藤や、弟と自分の息子の微妙な関係、上司との不倫などさまざまな問題(？)を
かかえながらもたくましく生きていく、そして別れていく・・・そして前へ・・・

なーんか心がジワリと温かくなった、そんな作品でした。
そして、ローラはやっぱり素敵でした！！！

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benski 86

Yccom

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2014

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Lovely film, with superb performances from the leads and a great location. Only downside is the terribly over the top cartoon character Matthew Broderick plays - think no one had the guts to tell him him to tone it down a bit

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Format	Dolby, NTSC, Color, Widescreen, Multiple Formats
Contributor	Various
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 50 minutes