Jack (2004) (TV)

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Director:

Lee Rose

Writers (WGA):

A.M. Homes (teleplay)
A.M. Homes (novel)

Release Date:

20 June 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

She's coming apart, he's coming out. Raising your parents isn't easy.

Plot:

Jack, in full puberty, not only has to deal with his parents' divorce, but also feels his world is falling...

Plot Keywords:

Gay Parent | Gay Interest | Gay Father | Gay Husband | Marital Separation

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Stockard Channing	...	Anne
Ron Silver	...	Paul
Anton Yelchin	...	Jack
Erich Anderson	...	Steve Burka
Brent Spiner	...	Vernon
Andrew Airlie	...	Michael
Wendy Crewson	...	Elaine Burka
Giacomo Baessato	...	Max
Brittney Irvin	...	Maggie (as Britt Irvin)
Paul McGillion	...	Bob
Ryan Drescher	...	Sammy
Jano Frandsen	...	John Rogers
Kevin Blatch	...	Jim
Jordan Weller	...	Eddie Hayes
Blu Mankuma	...	Coach

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material.

Runtime:

Brazil:104 min | 104 min (Showtime Library Print)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

USA:PG-13

Company:

Daniel L. Paulson Productions

A good honest movie that gives you something to think about.

This was an honest and moving film. The actors all did fine jobs, adults and children alike. Some movies seem to try to convince you of something while you're watching, this one didn't. It was simply a good story that makes you think. You're watching this family's life unfold in front of you (or fall apart in front of you depending on how you want to look at it). There are sort of two stories going on at once and both are interesting. The second story involves domestic violence and seeing the kids and their different reactions was interesting. This movie basically revolves around parents that both adore their son Jack yet he's presented with a lot to deal with. The second family in the story have their own more common problems and while the mom in that family (Wendy Crewson) seems like a total sweetheart and a doting, loving mom and friend, she is also dealing with her own huge problems at home. All of the trials these people endure they handle well for the most part. It is an interesting laid back movie. The kid that played Jack was cool in this movie and Stockard Channing was awesome (as usual) as was Wendy Crewson (despite her smaller role).