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Manny & Lo

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Runaway sisters (Scarlett Johansson, Aleksa Palladino) kidnap a bizarre shop clerk (Mary Kay Place), learn one sister is pregnant and hole up in an isolated model home.

Critics Reviews

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 06/14/2022
A rather tedious kidnapping movie by writer-director Lisa Krueger, despite the novelty of the kidnappers... Go to Full Review
Desson Thomson Washington Post 04/02/2003
Its thematic scope stays rather small, and the final third of the movie seems muted and flat. Go to Full Review
Rick Groen Globe and Mail 12/23/2002
2.5/4
A sweet little fable, a bit shy on substance but quite charming in the telling. Go to Full Review
Adrian Martin Film Critic: Adrian Martin 07/24/2023
3/5
Its toughness, its bizarre humour and its constant element of surprise ensure that it is a perfectly modern and searching testament to contemporary experience. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 04/19/2011
B+
This indie feature shows a quirky, offeat sensibility by a new director, Lisa Krueger, a talent to watch. Go to Full Review
Susan Tavernetti Palo Alto Weekly 05/20/2003
1/4
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Steve D 09/18/2023 Way too much dark not enough comedy. See more 07/27/2023 Lisa Kruger directs a female-driven story of friendship, family, and unexpected love A young and upcoming Scarlett Johansson and Alaska Palladino star as Amanda and Laurel They're two foster sisters on the run since their mother is deceased Laurel then becomes pregnant with both of them unsure how to handle themselves In comes Mary Kay Place as Elaine, a store clerk they unintentionally kidnap Somewhere down the line maybe these three women actually need one another But is their independence more important or asking for help needing to get by? The score is gentle, both actresses are genuine, and the low-budget small story approach is welcome Acts as a fable that might be short on emotional weight but still charming and warm-hearted Very light viewing but the players carry it See more 08/30/2021 Great indie flick. Quirky and fun. And how amazing to see a young Scarlett Johansen early in her career! Highly recommended. See more 08/02/2021 OMG young Scarlett is amazing! Amazing to see how much talent she had at such a young age. See more 07/30/2021 Unique and charming. An early scarlett johansson gem. See more 07/26/2021 Lisa Kruger directs a female-driven story of friendship, family, and unexpected love A young and upcoming Scarlett Johansson and Alaska Palladino star as Amanda and Laurel They're two foster sisters on the run since their mother is deceased Laurel then becomes pregnant with both of them unsure how to handle themselves In comes Mary Kay Place as Elaine, a store clerk they unintentionally kidnap Somewhere down the line maybe these three women actually need one another But is their independence more important or asking for help needing to get by? The score is gentle, both actresses are genuine, and the low-budget small story approach is welcome Acts as a fable that might be short on emotional weight but still charming and warm-hearted Very light viewing but the players carry it See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Runaway sisters (Scarlett Johansson, Aleksa Palladino) kidnap a bizarre shop clerk (Mary Kay Place), learn one sister is pregnant and hole up in an isolated model home.
Director
Lisa Krueger
Producer
Dean Silvers, Marlen Hecht
Screenwriter
Lisa Krueger
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Pope Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 26, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 19, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$435.0K
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Stereo