Jamie Bell,
Josh Lucas,
Devon Alan,
Dermot Mulroney,
Shiri Appleby
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Chris (Jamie Bell of Billy Elliot) is a volatile teen who lives with his father, John (Dermot Mulroney), and his little brother, Tim (Devon Alan). After the death of Chris' mother, his reclusive fathe... read more
DVD Release Date: April 26, 2005
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May 27, 2010Looked promising, but ultimately underwhelming. Also, Kristen Stewart is in this for about ten minutes, if that, so don't let that be a deciding factor in watching this!
The first few minutes seemed interesting and it had it's moments, including a small appearance by Shiri App... read more -
December 28, 2009Jamie Bell, Devon Alan, Dermot Mulrony, Josh Lucas, Kristen Stewart
"Can I carve my name in your face?"
David Gordon Green is surely becoming one of my favorite directors. I have read that they call his directing "Southern Gothic". I like it. His movie's are not predictable... read more -
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February 16, 2009Southern Gothic tale of a family in crisis. Jamie Bell plays Chris Munn, a volatile teen who runs away from home, bringing his sickly brother along. Deel Munn, the boys' uncle, pursues them. Why, is a question best left answered by watching the movie. However, the reason wil... read more
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April 28, 2008David Gordon Green's stylistic but simple film is obviously highly influenced by Charles Laughton's "Night of the Hunter"
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February 24, 2008I like David Gordon Green's style, but sometimes that style gets on my nerves. I like the atmosphere and the story, but the ending is a cop out.
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November 25, 2006A riveting and exciting thriller. A great story and outstanding atmosphere. Chilling and outstanding. The most original and skillful thriller in years. It grabs you and dosent let go for an instant. Jamie Bell is magnificent. Josh Lucas is fantastic.
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May 15, 2006[font=Century Gothic]"Undertow" starts out with Chris(Jamie Bell) throwing a rock through a window; being chased over the countryside with a nail impaled in his foot and eventually being arrested. His father, John(Delmot Mulroney), is not pleased at this latest arrest, especiall... read more
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August 22, 2010fb20312798Its a slow, dreamlike thriller that's brilliantly executed by David Gordon Green. The ambiguity of the ending is rather marvelous as well and Philip Glass produced a great score for the film.
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Critic Reviews
March 26, 2009
Scott Foundas, Variety
December 10, 2004
Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News
Green's characters often find themselves in raw, unprotected moments, but Undertow also can feel a little too mesmerized by its own junkyard visions.
December 9, 2004
Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The film's first half is hypnotically watchable. Full Review
November 19, 2004
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Green is all surface and no depth in his effort to channel the late novelist William Faulkner. Full Review
November 11, 2004
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
There's certainly nothing wrong with trying to make a movie visually pleasing, but it shouldn't come until after there's a good plot and intriguing characters. Full Review
November 5, 2004
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle
From its opening lines and first enigmatic image, everything about Undertow is both dreamlike and real, artfully elusive and matter-of-fact. Full Review
November 5, 2004
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
Undertow, which is well worth seeing for the performances by Bell and Lucas, is obviously a transitional film, but where Green wants to go remains unclear. Full Review
November 4, 2004
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
A taut piece of Southern Gothic from Richardson native David Gordon Green. Full Review
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