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Running on Empty (1988) - User Reviews - Page 8 of 12

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By Paul J (1,190) on 07 Mar 2008

A tender, emotionally moving drama with wonderfully developed characters…

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By Kristy R (36) on 18 Feb 2008

River Phoenix was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for this movie. Although he didn't win, he deserved it…

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By Yalan Z (11) on 03 Feb 2008

Absolutely brilliant. It's moving without being sentimental, heartfelt without being melodramatic…

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By Dane C (144) on 02 Feb 2008

Holy s. i'm a sucker for movies where people do the right thing. this movie mixed politics with heart and made me bawl. superb…

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By Mark A (1,301) on 29 Jan 2008

Everyone is at the top of their game in this film, especially River Phoenix…

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By Jennie S (47) on 20 Jan 2008

Makes my cry every single time. Great film and cast - one of the late River Phoenix's best…

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By Taylore W (14) on 20 Jan 2008

Makes my cry every single time. Great film and cast - one of the late River Phoenix's best…

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By Richard S (2,067) on 19 Jan 2008

An excellent political and family film. I really liked River Phoenix and Christine Lahti's performances…

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By Laura-Jane G (4) on 07 Jan 2008

Quite possibly River Pheonix's best performance…

Review of Running on Empty (1988)

By Melinda B (32) on 01 Jan 2008

This movie will always hold a special place in my heart…

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By Selene A (48) on 30 Dec 2007

Phoenix' finest work, as a boy on the verge of manhood, forced to choose his life or his family…

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By Gino M (47) on 20 Dec 2007

Families are weird. This one had a really hot son…

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By Steven H (490) on 09 Dec 2007

One of the few films I cried watching. Very moving and powerful. River Phoenix is an actor that we all will miss…

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By Laura L (473) on 29 Nov 2007

The story of sacrifice on many levels and sticking to one's convictions is beautiful. How I heart(ed) River…

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By Alexandra C (139) on 29 Nov 2007

The story of sacrifice on many levels and sticking to one's convictions is beautiful. How I heart(ed) River…

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By Sonia E (4) on 25 Nov 2007

I love and loved River since high school…

Review of Running on Empty (1988)

By Chris H (3,076) on 23 Nov 2007

A must see film!!! This is an amazing film River phoenix plays a fantastic part in it he is such a brilliant actor this is definatly a must buy…

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By Maxine B (28) on 08 Nov 2007

Incredible story, and a classic for River Phoenix an actor who will be missed…

Review of Running on Empty (1988)

By Jani K (60) on 27 Oct 2007

River phoenix plays Danny a talented musician who dreams of going to juliard to study music…

Review of Running on Empty (1988)

By Louise N (124) on 26 Oct 2007

I really like this, River and Martha are both lovely :)…

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