Eric LaRue

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Eric LaRue

Released Apr 4

1h 59m

Drama

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Michael Shannon directs an adaptation of Brett Neveu's 2002 play about a mother coping with the fallout after her son murders three of his high school classmates. Janice (Judy Greer) is struggling; she moves through life as if in a haze, unable to let go of her anger and frustration. While her husband (Alexander Skarsgård) has found refuge at a new church, Janice finds it hard to seek solace in her faith despite her pastor's pleas to heal her wounds by meeting with the mothers of her son's victims. As Janice ponders what that meeting could achieve for her and her community, Eric LaRue asks audiences to witness the frayed emotional ripples that violent acts can engender.

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Tim Grierson

Los Angeles Times

Shannon laudably offers no easy solutions, although his sincerely crafted dead end feels insufficient in its own way.

Apr 8, 2025

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

Shannon’s approach is uncompromising but not heavy-handed.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 4, 2025

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Alissa Wilkinson

New York Times

As “Eric LaRue” starts barreling toward an upsetting conclusion, you start to wonder about everything that’s happened earlier in the movie, about what went unsaid and now refuses to stay quiet.

Apr 3, 2025

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

'Eric LaRue' should be chased with documentaries 'I Am Living Proof' and 'The Work'; soul healing is available in both religious and non-religious settings.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 22, 2025

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

Shannon’s inexperience behind the camera shows in both the slipping tone and pace of Eric LaRue. There are a handful of powerful, impactful moments, but it is simply never enough.

Rated: C

Apr 14, 2025

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Brett McCracken

The Gospel Coalition

Sadly, even though faith shows up often in Eric LaRue, it feels more counterproductive than helpful. As the film ends, Janice especially seems as lost as she did at the start.

Apr 11, 2025

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Glenda B

I understand the story is very sad but this is one of the worst put together movies I've ever seen in my entire life. Talk about a sleeper I kept watching because I was thinking it's got to get better. I know it's sad I know everybody's depressed but why not make a good movie out of a bad situation. There's nothing at all good about this movie and the sad satire that was placed against religion was horrible. Jesus really would be there to help y'all make it sound like he would not and that all Christians are not true Christians. Just a sad story all the way around I wished I had to watched it

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/21/25

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Jody K

A heavy story that didn't feel as heavy to watch. Judy Greer does an amazing job and you really feel for Janice in that awful situation. Alexander Skarsgård was delightful as Ron. It was great to see him in something with a lighter role. I enjoyed the cinematography too. So glad I finally got to see it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/11/25

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Pat

Slow-moving, gloomy tale of a woman trying to cope with the aftermath of her teenaged son’s murderous rampage during which he killed three classmates. Her husband sought solace in religion. She found none.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/05/25

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Carlton F

An extraordinary film, with director Michael Shannon eliciting top-notch performances by the principals (Judy Greer, Alexander Skarsgard, Paul Sparks) and other actors (especially Kate Arrington, Jen Engstrom and Annie Parisse as the mothers of the boys killed, as well as Nation Hendrickson as the titular character). Using fundamentalist vs. mainstream Christianity as a template, Shannon and screenwriter Brett Neveu explore the character of ‘non-cosmopolitan’ America at both the individual and cultural levels, offering no easy answers, but much to reflect upon, moving forward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/25

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Michael Shannon directs an adaptation of Brett Neveu's 2002 play about a mother coping with the fallout after her son murders three of his high school classmates. Janice (Judy Greer) is struggling; she moves through life as if in a haze, unable to let go of her anger and frustration. While her husband (Alexander Skarsgård) has found refuge at a new church, Janice finds it hard to seek solace in her faith despite her pastor's pleas to heal her wounds by meeting with the mothers of her son's victims. As Janice ponders what that meeting could achieve for her and her community, Eric LaRue asks audiences to witness the frayed emotional ripples that violent acts can engender.

Director: Michael Shannon
Producer: Sarah Green, Jina Panebianco, Karl Hartman
Screenwriter: Brett Neveu
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: CaliWood Pictures
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 4, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 11, 2025
Runtime: 1h 59m

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