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The Desperate Need for Family
When 21-year-old Elvis (Gael Garcia Bernal, who bears a striking resemblance to a young Martin Landau) is discharged from the Navy, he goes in search of his father who abandoned Elvis before Elvis even knew him. He finds his father, David Sandow (William Hurt), a church pastor in San Antonio who lives with his wife Twyla (Laura Harring) and their two teenagers, Malerie (Pell James) and Paul (Paul Dano).
Despite his father’s rebuffs, Elvis is determined to find a place in this family – even if it takes drastic and bizarre measures.
Written and directed by James Marsh.
Run time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Rated R for strong sexual activity involving a teen, violence, and language.
My personal rating: B
When 21-year-old Elvis (Gael Garcia Bernal, who bears a striking resemblance to a young Martin Landau) is discharged from the Navy, he goes in search of his father who abandoned Elvis before Elvis even knew him. He finds his father, David Sandow (William Hurt), a church pastor in San Antonio who lives with his wife Twyla (Laura Harring) and their two teenagers, Malerie (Pell James) and Paul (Paul Dano).
Despite his father’s rebuffs, Elvis is determined to find a place in this family – even if it takes drastic and bizarre measures.
Written and directed by James Marsh.
Run time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Rated R for strong sexual activity involving a teen, violence, and language.
My personal rating: B
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