Review of Off the Map (2003) by Mel J — 13 Jul 2007
This is an interesting and quirky little movie directed by Campbell Scott (Singles). It's about a family living off the grid in 1970s New Mexico who are visited by a tax auditor who ends up staying for a while.
Valentina deAngelis is great as the home-schooled, curious daughter Bo and so is Joan Allen as her hard-working mother, Arlene. Sam Elliot is cool as the father, Charley, who is suffering from severe depression.
Look for a small part by JK Simmons (HBOs "Oz" and Law & Order) as Charley's good friend. Jim True-Frost is pretty good as the tax guy who falls in love with the place. An unconventional and laid back movie- worth watching.
This review of Off the Map (2003) was written by Mel J on 13 Jul 2007.
Off the Map has generally received positive reviews.
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