Review of The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) by Paul K — 06 Jan 2010

This little seen arthouse gem of 2005 has become one of my.

Favorite 20 of all time. I never realized Woody Harrelson.

Could act in a challenging role, and Julianne Moore gave.

What I think was her finest performance. The movie is fun.

In its depiction of retro commercials and contests, but has.

Great depth of characters, particularly the daughter who.

Wrote the book. The conversations between mother and.

Daughter at the service station and later in Tuffy's bedroom.

Are outstanding. Critics who panned the film were out of.

Touch with the public who generally praised it. The ending.

Was amazing and can't help eliciting tears of joy. A great.

Film.