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By David Nusair (3,363) for Reel Film Reviews (3,339) on 24 Nov 2013

The movie consequently suffers from a lack of emotional resonance that's both unfortunate and disastrous…

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By Caroline C (191) on 24 Nov 2013

It succeeds in drawing out sympathy for the miseries of the couple, but it fails in giving a solid impression…

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By Todd Jorgenson (1,852) for Cinemalogue.com (1,236) on 22 Nov 2013

The well-intentioned film can't overcome a screenplay that feels more contrived as the problems pile up for the couple…

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By Steve Persall (1,105) for Tampa Bay Times (1,287) on 19 Nov 2013

The actors are so good that you wish Collyer offered them a richer arc to play, rather than just a topic…

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By Reini U (107) on 19 Nov 2013

Very realistic story of life in America for many…

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By Bec R (4) on 18 Nov 2013

This movie did provide a dialogue on how so many people live, hand to mouth, but overall was very depressing. It was painful to watch…

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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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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 Susan Wloszczyna (541) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 15 Nov 2013

If Sunlight Jr. does anything, it is to shine a light on the fact that the American dream is a dormant notion for far too many…

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By Stephen Whitty (1,794) for Newark Star-Ledger (1,745) on 15 Nov 2013

Urine tests and evictions, drunken brawls and rare outbursts of tenderness and grace. Collyer takes it all in, with a clear eye and no judgment…

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By Esteban G (391) on 15 Nov 2013

It's all you wanted to do, just cry. And now look at you. There's two men out there in the kitchen fightin' over you. Sunlight Jr…

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By William B (992) on 15 Nov 2013

Wife and I saw this at home, pre-theatrical on Vudu…

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By Betsy Sharkey (695) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 14 Nov 2013

Though this is an emotionally driven movie, it never drifts into melodrama. Collyer is as pragmatic in her approach as her characters…

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By Sara Stewart (700) for New York Post (6,650) on 14 Nov 2013

It’s slightly tough to get onboard with the regal Naomi Watts sporting badly sprayed hair and frosted lipstick; surely there are more flattering…

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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 Mike D'angelo (730) for AV Club (2,778) on 14 Nov 2013

Sunlight Jr…

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By Stephen Holden (1,707) for New York Times (5,786) on 14 Nov 2013

Despite the intensity of their performances, Ms. Watts and Mr…

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By Rene Rodriguez (1,781) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 14 Nov 2013

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By Joe Neumaier (1,294) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 14 Nov 2013

Empathy for the all-too-real plight of the working poor drives this heavy but bold indie…

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