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An Unfinished Life |  | Director: Lasse Hallström
Actors: Jennifer Lopez, Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, Josh Lucas, Damian Lewis
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD
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Rating:  139 reviews
Sales Rank: 4039
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Running Time: 108 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 786936278118
UPC: 786936278118
EAN: 0786936278118
ASIN: B000E5KQOQ
Release Date: April 11, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Much like the late Rodney Dangerfield, some films just can't get any respect. Shelved by Miramax for two years, An Unfinished Life was released with little fanfare between Morgan Freeman's Oscar win and Lasse Hallström's higher-profile Casanova. Despite critical praise from some quarters, the heartland drama got lost amidst the shuffle. The title comes from the epitaph of Griffin, late son of Wyoming rancher Einar (a rumpled Robert Redford). Between chores, he looks after ranch hand Mitch (Freeman), who was mauled by a bear the year before. One day, daughter-in-law Jean (Jennifer Lopez) and granddaughter Griff (Becca Gardner) drop by the ranch unexpectedly. They're on the run from Jean's abusive boyfriend, Gary (Damian Lewis), back in Iowa. "I don't want you here," Einar states flatly--he blames her for Griffin's death 12 years ago--but the look on the kid's face convinces him to relent. While Jean works as a waitress in town and embarks on a tentative relationship with Sheriff Crane (Josh Lucas), his newfound granddaughter helps to take care of Mitch. Just as the four are starting to form a loose-knit family, Gary comes looking for Jean and upsets the delicate balance. It may pack fewer surprises than the superior What's Eating Gilbert Grape and the bear symbolism may be a mite heavy-handed, but the deeply unfashionable An Unfinished Life deserves a second chance to find an audience. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Product Description
A bitter Wyoming rancher must deal with the death of his son when his daughter-in-law and the granddaughter he never knew come to him for help.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 139
 They don't come any better than this! June 7, 2006
V. Kneifl
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is absolutely one of the best films I've ever seen. We almost missed it. Somebody was asleep at the studio when "An Unfinished Life" was released with so little fanfare. The acting is superb, the scenery breath-taking. The story packs a powerful message of forgiveness and redemption. We laughed, we cried. This film has it all. "Brokeback Mountain" pales by comparison. I'm predicting "An Unfinished Life" is going to become a classic.
Forgiveness April 20, 2006
J. Milligan (Florida)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a movie about forgiveness. Redford blames Lopez for his son's death. Lopez shows up at his ranch needing a place to stay for a while with a granddaughter he never knew he had. As nature would have it, Redford falls for the little girl. Redford is getting old, but don't mess with his granddaughter. Lopez's abusive boyfriend finds this out the hard way. In the beginning, I thought the movie was going to drag, but then it took off. I ended up enjoying the movie and I think you will too. Redford continues enlightening us film after film.
Seething from the Past April 28, 2006
Lee Armstrong (Winterville, NC United States)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Director Lasse Hallstrom has twice been nominated for Best Director Oscars for "My Life as a Dog" (1987) & "The Cider House Rules" (1999) in addition to the memorable "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" He guides this film with a sure and steady hand that is as unhurried as it is precise. Oliver Stapleton's stunning cinematography captures the beauty of the West. The pivotal character is Robert Redford's Einar Gilkyson whose son died in an auto accident before the film begins. Redford's only Best Actor nomination came in 1973 for "The Sting," but he delivers a seethingly controlled powerful performance as a man haunted by his past yet struggling to make good moral choices. His foil is hired ranch hand Mitch who was mauled by a bear. From his Oscar nominations for "Street Smart," "Driving Miss Daisy," and "The Shawshank Redemption" to his win in 2004 as Best Supporting Actor in "Million Dollar Baby," Morgan Freeman has proved one of our best actors. He has a knack for communicating great depth of character each time he is on screen. Excellent makeup made it a little uncomfortable for me to watch Redford put salve on Freeman's back wounds, but it showed the extent of the injury. Einar faces his past and the loss of his son while Mitch faces his fears about the great bear that mauled him. Since she was driving the car that killed her husband and Einar's son, Jean played by Jennifer Lopez moved away, had a baby, and has gone from man to man and bad to worse in relationships. Damian Lewis from "Dreamcatcher" and the TV miniseries "Band of Brothers" plays the abusive Gary, creepy & manipulative. Jean seeks refuge with Einar only to be stalked by Gary. I find Jennifer Lopez to be a very good actress. She riveted me to the screen in "Angel Eyes" and deeply impressed me in "Enough." Her range may not be broad, but she gives a sense of honesty and sincerity in each performance that has an edgy depth. In this setting with Redford & Freeman, she shines. Josh Lucas plays the sheriff Crane that becomes involved romantically with Jean. He does a good job in this supporting role. As the waitress Nina in the restaurant who gives Jean a job and a crashpad when needed, Camryn Manheim does an excellent job with her limited screen time. Becca Gardner in her first movie as Griff, named after her deceased father, gives a really engaging an edgy performance. I particularly appreciated the child's independence and seeing her relationship with Mitch bloom from fear to caring. While "An Unfinished Life" is not the most fast-paced film you'll see, the relationships and working through the conflicts of the past to come to a new present make this an valuable viewing. Oh, yes, the bear is very good too! Enjoy!
"THAT'S what your love feels like!" June 17, 2006
Kona (Emerald City)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
"An Unfinished Life" is the inscription on 21-year old Griffin's tombstone. He died in a car accident and the driver was his pregnant wife Jean (Jennifer Lopez). Ten years later, Jean is trying to raise their daughter but is being abused by her boyfriend, Gary. She runs to her father-in-law (Robert Redford), a bitter old cowboy who lives on a ranch in Montana where he cares for his only friend (Morgan Freeman). He has never forgiven Jean for his son's death, but grudgingly lets them stay with him. Meanwhile, Gary is searching for Jean and is getting closer.
This little movie is really a gem. It's quiet, slow, and gentle, and the actors are wonderful. Redford looks the part of the beaten-up old man consumed by hatred and grief. Lopez is also good, and Freeman gives his usual stellar performance. The mountain setting is breathtaking and serene, and there is a nice subplot involving Freeman and a grizzly bear that is quite touching. I'm surprised this movie didn't reach a larger audience when it was released. It's a thoughtful look at people who need to forgive, be forgiven, and find meaning in their lives. Heartily recommended.
Reminiscent of the good movies done in the past February 17, 2007
Suzanne Myers (Boise, Idaho)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This movie is a keeper. I first viewed it on cable and decided to purchase it. I actually purchased two copies so that I could give one to our neighbors. I just knew that this was the perfect movie for them, so I couldn't not buy them their own copy. Turned out that I was right on...they watched it five times in two weeks, and I received alot of positive feedback from them for the gift. Others that I've loaned it to also really liked the movie. It's not really action packed like so many of today's movies and is somewhat predictable and feel good, but the characters are very likable, and who doesn't like to get a warm feeling from watching a good show once in a while? For anyone who has been brought up in the Western states, it is easy to feel a kinship with some of the characters, because you have met or known some like them at some point in your life. I would definitely recommend this movie.
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