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Turn the River (2007)
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Sometimes Your Last Shot is Your First BreakPlot:
A pool shark takes the ultimate gamble when she kidnaps her own son and flees her ex-husband. | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Awards:
3 wins moreNewsDesk:
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Chris Eigeman on "Turn the River" (From IFC. 8 May 2008, 2:25 PM, PDT)
Opening This Week (From IFC. 5 May 2008, 8:14 AM, PDT)
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Good character study with a bit of a Rounders feel to it moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Famke Janssen | ... | Kailey Sullivan |
 | Jaymie Dornan | ... | Gulley |
 | Rip Torn | ... | Teddy Quinette |
 | Matt Ross | ... | David |
 | Lois Smith | ... | Abigail |
 | Marin Hinkle | ... | Ellen |
 | Terry Kinney | ... | Markus |
 | John Juback | ... | Duncan |
 | Tony Robles | ... | Ralphie |
 | Jordan Bridges | ... | Brad |
 | Ari Graynor | ... | Charlotte |
| Santo D'Asaro | ... | Scott |
 | Zoe Lister Jones | ... | Kat |
 | Elizabeth Atkeson | ... | Sally |
 | Joseph Siravo | ... | Warren |
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Rated R for language.Parents Guide:
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New York, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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Nice character study of a female pool player whose life is going in smaller and smaller circles and simply wants out, but knows no way to get out.
Excellent performances from Famke Janssen who brings a real underplayed performance, and particularly Rip Torn, who I normally tolerate - as it always seems to be a variation of the MIB character - here he plays the pool hall owner and gives a very good performance indeed - nicely underplayed.
The plot of pool player trying to find meaning in her life with her estranged son is good - but the film is at its best when it's playing pool - just wish there had been more and more of that - very nice. The hustling is never glamorized and feels authentic and kind of grubby.
All in all a nice small indie movie that delivers a satisfying character study of the type normally given to guys - and for that alone it is notable.
For first time director Chris Eigeman whose previous acting credits are more in the romantic comedy line or TV shows - this ain't bad at all...