Our list of movies in theaters in 2009 is even more accurate than the imdb database. Database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for tenderness 2009. Tenderness is an odd, frustrating hybrid of serialkiller suspense film and. Russell crowe is the lead big name on this film, which is why i chose to give this a try, but hes hardly in it and even his.
Tenderness is the story of two emotionally stilted young adults. May 1, 2009 cormier himself called tenderness a tough book written in a minor key and perhaps polson was inspired by the description. Starring russell crowe, jon foster, sophie traub, and laura dern, the film follows the intersecting lives of three people a young man just released from jail, a girl looking for escape who becomes fascinated with him and the police detective who is sure the boy will kill again. Watch tenderness full movie in hd visit movie 22398 russell crowe stars as detective cristofuoro, a semiretired police officer w. With russell crowe, jon foster, sophie traub, laura dern. Sophie traub costars as lori, the teenage runaway who falls under erics spell. Cormier himself called tenderness a tough book written in a minor key. Eric komenko is a teenage boy who killed his parents.
If you are after a russell crowe action epic this is isnt it but as an engaging drama exploring the consequences of emotional damage with a change to see some new faces this is an excellent film. Starring russell crowe, jon foster, sophie traub, and laura dern, the film follows the intersecting lives of three people a young man just released from jail, a girl looking for escape who becomes fascinated with him and the police. Cristofuoro, whose catatonic wife is in hospital, takes a special interest in eric komenko, a juvenile who killed his parents and will be freed on his 18th birthday. Jan 01, 1997 tenderness is the story of two emotionally stilted young adults. Everything you need to know about tenderness movie 2009. Cristofuoro, whose catatonic wife is in hospital, takes a special interest in eric komenko, a juvenile who. Following an angry outburst from his mother upon her discovery of his promiscuity, eric maliciously and violently murders both his mother and father. Russell crowe is a prolific actor, film producer and musician from new zealand who gained international fame for portraying the roman general maximus decimus meridius in ridley scotts historicalepic gladiator 2000, for which he won an academy award among other awards and accolades. Rebound tenderness, a clinical sign that a doctor may detect in physical examination of a patients abdomen. Jun 27, 2009 tenderness 100 mins, 15 jason solomons. A strong, quiet detective is determined to unravel the past to discover the truth about a violent young man released from prison. Lori cranston sophie traub is a confused fifteenyearold dreamer in search of an escape from her troubled home life.
This film only had a new york city run in theaters in the united states despite featuring accomplished actors like russell crowe and laura dern. Complete season 2 stan a life less ordinary 1997 aeon flux 2005 assassination tango 2003 batman begins 2005 billy the kid 20. Russell crowe in a story about the young and not so innocent. The film is based on the novel of the same name by robert cormier. Tenderness is a 2009 americanaustralian crime film directed by john polson and written by emil stern, based on the novel of the same name by robert cormier. This little film slipped by everyone despite a strong cast likely because. Apr 29, 2020 and may 31 will see the expiration of some great movies from the service, like misery, spiderman, and free willy below is a list of whats coming to hulu next month, as well as whats leaving. Righteous kill 2009 silent tongue 1993 silent witness 2011 standing in the shadows of motown 2002 swingers 1996 tenderness 2009 the skull 1965 up in. Apr 22, 2017 all through the film, carpentieri, one of naples top theater and film actors, moves effortlessly between drama and comedy, commanding attention and affection as a cynical, selfcentered grouch. But if youre a cormier fan looking for a film that captures his ethos of hope through pain, his bleak there is no light. Eric komenko is a charming, attractive high school student with devout, domineering parents. I am proud only of those days that pass inundivided tenderness. Hulu is out with its list of new additions coming in may, and everything that will be leaving the streaming service at the end of the months.
Directed by john polson, the film features a cast that includes russell crowe, jon foster, sophie traub and laura dern. Tenderness on dvd april, 2010 starring russell crowe, laura dern, jon foster, sophie traub. The film follows a violent teenager, eric, whose life intertwines with lori, a 16yearold runaway who cant resist his charm. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Director john polson is now well known as frequent director on television series such as elementary, blue bloods, the mentalist, the good wife, without a trace etc. Lori, a fifteenyearold runaway with an unhealthy fixation with finding what she calls tenderness and eric, an eighteenyearold who has just been released from a facility he was in for three years for murdering his mother and stepfather. Tenderness is an early effort 2009 but the singe is evident. Apr, 2010 lori cranston sophie traub is a confused fifteenyearold dreamer in search of an escape from her troubled home life.
Tenderness is a 2009 americanaustralian crime film directed by john polson and written by emil stern, based on the novel of the same name by robert. Tenderness 2009 cast and crew detective cristofuoro russell crowe investigates the murder of a family, and has to figure out if a violent teen is responsible. Russell crowe in tenderness nobody gets to escape the pain, mumbles russell crowe at the. Despite the good production, the whole story is a little improbable. Download tenderness movie online full download movie. May 2020 will see hulu add a ton of new tv shows and movies to its streaming catalog. Lori, a fifteenyearold runaway with an unhealthy fixation with finding what she calls tenderness and eric, an eighteenyearold who has just been released from a facility he was in for. Tenderness is a 1997 novel written by robert cormier. Tenderness 2009 detective cristofuoro russell crowe investigates the murder of a family, and has to figure out if a violent teen is responsible. Righteous kill 2009 silent tongue 1993 silent witness 2011 standing in the shadows of motown 2002 swingers 1996 tenderness 2009 the cooler 2003 the descent 2005 the descent.
It is the basis for john polsons 2009 film, tenderness. Tenderness 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. An exploration of disturbed and dangerous youth, a great indipendent film with top performances by all actors. There are few movies ive seen in my life that ive found as dull as tenderness, a complete misfire of a drama about drowning, disturbed people. Tenderness, a dreary, offensively earnest faux indie flick so preoccupied with its own smug selfsatisfied direction that it might be worth waterboarding polson till he promises never to. Overview of tenderness, 2009, directed by john polson, with vivienne benesch, mark havlis, brian russell, at turner classic movies. A policeman works to figure out whether a violent teen murdered his family. Whats new to stream on netflix, hulu, amazon, and disney. All through the film, carpentieri, one of naples top theater and film actors, moves effortlessly between drama and comedy, commanding attention and affection as a. She discovers and becomes enthralled with eric, a young man with a violent.
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