Measure of a Man (2018)
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Duration: 100 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Jim Loach
Stars: Blake Cooper, Donald Sutherland and Judy Greer
IMDb score:
6,4 (1.814)
Releasedate: 11 May 2018
Measure of a Man plot
"Sometimes we have to fall down to grow up"
In the 1970s, obese teenager Bobby Marks is a constant target of ridicule at school and is anything but confident. However, a summer spell marks a turning point when Bobby takes a summer job with Dr. kahn. Gradually, the teenager learns to stand up for himself.
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Actors and actresses
Bobby Marks
Dr. Kahn
Marty Marks
Michelle Marks
Joanie Williams
Pete Marino
Jim Smith
Willie Rumson
Lenore Marks
Dougie Newman
Reviews & comments
Collins
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- 7316 messages
- 4327 votes
Measure of a Man is set in the 1970s, covers a holiday period, is a coming of age film and has an unmistakable socio-cultural approach. Since director Jim Loach is the son of filmmaker Ken Loach, the latter is not surprising. In the film, Jim Loach shows a differentiated view of interpersonal dynamics and provides the story with a modest amount of social problems. In addition to his protagonist's coming-of-age story, Loach tells in small side plots and with subtle observations about matters that touch on larger social issues. Measure of a Man tells a lot between the lines.
It's an emotional movie. Not a sentimental movie. Slightly melancholy, but not enthusiastic about the nostalgia that is often released when a film is set in a different time period. The quiet voice of the protagonist who heralds the events and sometimes provides commentary and the warm summery images make Measure of a Man a nice, small, heartwarming and serene film about growing up.
A film also with a very convincing leading role by Blake Cooper as Bobby Marks. A fat boy and not a popular boy. But someone who treats it with dignity. He is not self-absorbed, has friends and does not submit to unrealistic dreams. Cooper plays him with a compelling charm and flair. The other characters are also pleasantly filled in, with Donald Sutherland standing out in a small but important supporting role.
Measure of a Man is pleasantly quiet cinema with good acting and a story that has a relaxed cadence and does not pretend to be very special, but that is precisely why it is so fascinating.
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scorsese
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- 13177 messages
- 11090 votes
Nice film about a teenage boy who spends every summer with his parents and sister in a holiday home. The film is set during the summer of 1976. A somewhat nostalgic and quietly moving coming of age film that is neither too heavy nor too light in tone. A bit predictable at times, but plenty of good scenes.
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