An Unfinished Life

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Kent Y @RT99556316 May 17 I thought it was a good movie. Acting was good. See more Matthew D @OceanSage Jan 18 Robert Redford and Jennifer Lopez are excellent in this underrated drama. Director Lasse Hallström’s drama An Unfinished Life (2005) is very sweet and moving. It’s very quiet, pretty, and thoughtful. I kept thinking that it is so similar to Secondhand Lions. Robert Redford is like the miserable Robert Duvall character, burdened by a loss in his past. Morgan Freeman is like the kind-hearted old man Michael Caine played. There’s even a little kid staying with the old men, who teaches them to live again. Both even have Josh Lucas in them! Robert Redford is excellent as the tough old rancher Einar Gilkyson. Becca Gardner is very sweet and touching as the granddaughter Griff Gilkyson. Jennifer Lopez is a strong single mother named Jean Gilkyson, who has been battered. Josh Lucas is very sweet as the small town Sheriff Crane Curtis, who falls for Lopez. Morgan Freeman is fantastic and natural as the old man Mitch Bradley, who was mauled by a bear. See more David S @RT19756663 Nov 23 Sometimes critics need to justify their own existence. My wife and I really enjoyed this film. Had some unexpected twists and surprises. See more Patricia C @RT09627282 Sep 20 I thought this show was a brilliant human interest story. All the actors were fabulous. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 16 Success in 1 hour and 47 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 13 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $8,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Johann D. M @Johann33 Jun 26 This family drama is based on the Mark Spragg novel of the same name, and is the story of a gruff Wyoming rancher who is forced to confront his grief and resentment when his estranged daughter-in-law and the granddaughter he never knew seek refuge at his home. Alongside his loyal but disabled friend and neighbor, the group must navigate emotional scars and learn to coexist, all while a bear wandering nearby becomes an unlikely symbol in their healing journey. Though the narrative treads familiar ground, its themes of forgiveness and emotional recovery are handled with sincerity and warmth. Robert Redford and Morgan Freeman bring gravitas and quiet power to their roles, and even Jennifer Lopez surprises with a grounded, heartfelt performance under strong direction. The film's pacing is steady, its message resonant, and the Wyoming landscapes are beautifully captured, enhancing the overall poignancy. Predictable as it may be, it remains an engaging and emotionally satisfying experience, along with an interesting story with a bear that drives the plot. See more Read all reviews

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