Review of Sunlight Jr. (2013) by Alex K — 13 Nov 2013

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane.

This review of Sunlight Jr. (2013) was written by Alex K on 13 Nov 2013.

Sunlight Jr. has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Walter Addiego (380) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 14 Nov 2013

The film is merciless in showing the obstacles faced by a down-and-out couple in strip-mall Florida, but there's a modicum of hope in the genuine…

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By Rex Reed (1,506) for Observer (1,042) on 12 Nov 2013

The realism is honorable, the acting is exemplary, and all do good work, but life among the unlucky and disenfranchised who exist without hope…

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By Cory G (82) on 03 Nov 2015

Despite the uplifting title, Sunlight Jr. Is a dull drama heading towards a very unhappy ending…

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By Tim Grierson (1,482) for Paste Magazine (2,906) on 13 Nov 2013

This is that rare movie that observes the lower class with an eye toward understanding precisely how such an economic prison forms and is perpetuated…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 19 Feb 2014

This is a very good movie but it made me really sad, because it's so realistic and I keep on thinking that there's too many people around like…

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By Chuck S (75) on 08 May 2015

Why is it ....getting an abortion is the answer to the problem…

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By Fernando M (111) on 26 Oct 2013

Beautifully acted and although a realistic look at life in the worlds current economic climate the movie still leaves you inspired. Loved it…

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By Tomas Hachard (101) for NPR (1,713) on 15 Nov 2013

Like Sherrybaby, Sunlight Jr. explores the troubling gap that can open up between a person's aspirations and his or her reality…

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By Andri A (60) on 18 Nov 2013

A grim reality check on many lives way too familiar. Matt Dillon and Naomi Watts were fantastic…

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By Robert Levin (797) for amNewYork (559) on 17 Nov 2013

It belongs to Naomi Watts, playing a woman who retains her dignity in spite of endless difficulties…

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