6 Balloons

2018 "Let go with love."
5.9| 1h15m| en
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Over the course of one night, a woman drives across LA with her heroin addict brother in search of a detox center, with his two-year-old daughter in tow.

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Alicia I love this movie so much
StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
Bumpy Chip It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
Sarita Rafferty There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
daracdh As the older sister of a heroin-addicted brother, I identified with the relationship between the characters in the film. Not fun to watch but worth it.
Nur Ira This story is about a sister's love for her Brother and how much she sacrifices for him. There is no big event or a climax in the movie however it does bring you on her journey. You feel her pain, her disappointment, her anger. It's a good movie. Those who have or had someone they love with a drug addiction will find this story all too familiar and for those who don't, this shines a light on what they go through.
Hellmant '6 BALLOONS': Four Stars (Out of Five)An indie drama about a woman who learns that her brother has relapsed into his former heroine addiction, and then has to desperately take care of him. It stars Abbi Jacobson, Dave Franco, Tim Matheson and Jane Kaczmarek. The film was written and directed by actress turned first time feature filmmaker Marja-Lewis Ryan, and it was produced by Channing Tatum. It's received unanimous positive reviews from critics so far, and it was released by Netflix through it's streaming site. I found it to be very well made and effective. Katie (Jacobson) is busy trying to get ready for a surprise birthday party for her boyfriend. She's also babysitting her niece, and giving the girl's father, her brother Seth (Franco), a ride. Upon picking Seth up, Katie realizes that he's on heroine again (and he's obviously relapsed back into his former addiction). Katie tries to take him to a rehab facility, and get back to her party, but Seth keeps creating obstacles that prevent her from doing this. I really like how the film takes place all in one hectic night, and it's extremely fast paced. It's short and to the point. Both Franco and Jacobson are really good in their roles, and they really make you care for their characters. The movie is also a really believable take on what it's like to deal with a loved one who has an addiction. It's heartfelt and hard to watch, but it's definitely worth it. I really enjoyed the movie, despite how dark and disturbing it is at times, and I definitely recommend giving it a watch on Netflix (it's only 75 minutes long)!
shannanics32 This was not easy or perhaps even enjoyable to watch. But it's rawness and honesty about the opioid epedimic that affects so many young lives in America is what makes it so important and is the reason why everyone should in fact watch it. Very powerful and captivating performance by both Abbi Jacobson and Dave Franco.