The Dust Factory (2004)

User Rating:

5.9/10   

Director:

Eric Small

Writer (WGA):

Eric Small (written by)

Genre:

Drama | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

The journey of a lifetime...

Plot:

The Dust Factory is an adventure about the love and friendship between two teenagers who help each other through a difficult time in their lives. |

Plot Keywords:

Death | Alzheimer's Disease | Accident | Teen | Grandfather Grandson Relationship

Cast

Armin Mueller-Stahl	...	Grandpa Randolph
Hayden Panettiere	...	Melanie Lewis
Ryan Kelley	...	Ryan Flynn
Kim Myers	...	Angie Flynn
George De La Pena	...	Ringmaster (as George De La Peña)
Michael Angarano	...	Rocky Mazzelli
Peter Horton	...	Lionel
Kyle Hansen	...	Rennie
Ted Roisum	...	Trapeze Catcher
Ayanna Berkshire	...	Hope (as Ayanna Berkshire-Cruse)
Shuhe	...	Sorrow
Robert Blanche	...	Ryan Flynn Sr.

MPAA:

Rated PG for thematic elements and some scary images.

Runtime:

Brazil:99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

UK:PG | Australia:PG | USA:PG (certificate #40852) | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

Company:

Bahr Productions Inc.

Quotes:

[Ryan is in a sudden death competition against the Ringmaster to save Melanie's life, when he finally scores... ]
Ryan Flynn: Yes! Come on, Mel, let's go. We're outta here.
[the Ringmaster doesn't let her go]
Ryan Flynn: What? I beat you. I scored! I'm ready to leave. I proved it!
Ryan Flynn: [to Melanie] What's wrong?
Melanie Lewis: You won, Ryan. I didn't.
Ryan Flynn: No! You just have to believe there's more to life than one long winter.
Melanie Lewis: [crying] You're asking me to risk everything! I've been here too long. I don't even remember where I came from. Where would I end up? I can't handle that kind of uncertainty.
Ryan Flynn: Grandpa would tell you to turn all that doubt into trust. Take a chance, Mel! Do you trust me?
[she nods]
[...]

Soundtrack:

Someone Like You

Beautiful and Enchanting

The trailers for this movie didn't really appeal to me, but as it was a Hayden movie, I ended up buying it anyway, and I don't regret it. It was a beautiful movie, with such a touching storyline, and I found myself crying at the end, because it was so sweet. I think it deals very well with the subject of loss and bereavement.

Ryan Kelley and Hayden Panettiere's performances were amazing, especially Hayden's, as I love the character of Melanie, she's so sweet, and has the ability to make you laugh and cry.

Yes, the storyline was a little predictable, but it didn't stop it being set out well, and performed well.