Dorathen Better Late Then Never

Console best movie i've ever seen.

Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Syl I love Jane Alexander but she was truly underused in this film. Penelope Ann Miller is great as the grieving war widow, Harriet. Kevin Anderson shines as Charlie, the mentally challenged farmhand who lives like an animal and is abused by old man Grissel played very well by veteran actor Leo Burmeister. They all live in Marlboro, New York in farm country away from the city. Tomboy Carrie Ann and her younger brother Brian are friends with Zeke and Elijah, two neighborhood boys. They have a club which berates and abuses Charlie's character most of all. Everybody but Harriet treats him with abuse even the kids. Despite it all, I felt the kids didn't learn their lesson about it in this film. I wished that this film provided a better lesson regarding bullying and the consequences of it all. Without spoiling the plot, Kevin Anderson is completely unrecognizable in this performance which is a compliment to him. He really shines as Charlie though. I felt the ending was a bit off and that's it without giving away. Some viewers might find this movie to be a useful example about bullying people and how devastating consequences can be if nobody speaks up in the first place.

knicknamej All right, I loved this little movie. I had no expectations (by surprise on cable, Showtime, one early morning) and was impressed by the fantastic work of the stellar cast as well as the period look. This is a film to Tivo and watch with the whole family (about 9 and older). Now that I'm posting this review and see that others have dismissed it. I don't understand. Sure it's not funny, but it has a great message about the power of love and it goes back to simpler, beautiful time. Penelope Ann Miller is Amazing. And what ever happened to the lead girl, Ashley Rose Orr? She is a real find. I loved Kevin Anderson in a very complicated part and David Basche is Handsome and makes you care about a character who on the surface seems like a jerk. This seemed like a low budget movie, but it looks great and really captures the time. Kudos all around to the crew and cast.

jotix100 This television movie made for Showtime looked promising. After all, the principals in the cast have done good work in the past. Unfortunately, "Carry me Home", as written by Christopher Fay is a formula for disaster. As directed by Jace Alexander, the film leaves a lot to be desired. Mr. Alexander failure seem to be in the casting of Ashley Rose Orr for the pivotal role of Carrie.The film is atmospheric. It takes us back to that time right after WWII where the man of the household we are taken to, didn't make it back. His widow, Harriet, a lovely young woman has to put her sewing skills to work in order to feed her family. The two children are into getting into all kinds of mischief. Carrie, perhaps blaming the world for taking her father, takes aim at Charlie, a mentally challenged young man who lives nearby. When she and her pals steal one of his puppies, he goes berserk, knowing Carrie is responsible for it. The girl shows no remorse until is too late.At the same time, a gentleman caller appears in the picture. Bernard, the nephew of one of Harriet's clients comes to meet the family. He likes what he sees, but Carrie and her brother don't care for him, or what he means. Bernard, who is clearly interested in marrying Harriet, wants to get along with the two children, but they never take to him.The film ends in a horrific note as Charlie, who knows Grizzle wants to sell the farm, and who has stolen three of his prize puppies, rescues them, but an enraged Grizzle comes after him provoking a fire in the barn where he lives. Charlie survives, but he is taken away to be in an institution. As he is leaving, Carrie's conscience starts playing tricks on her as she realizes what she has done to this simple man.Penelope Ann Miller is good as Harriet. Kevin Anderson overdoes his Charlie to the point of being a caricature. David Alan Basche, who plays the gentleman caller, Bernard, is effective in his role. Jane Alexander appears in only one scene. The director couldn't get good acting out of Ashley Rose Orr, who perhaps was too inexperienced for the role.The production had a sort of Hallmark Card flavor and it will no doubt resonate with some viewers.

TxMike DVD from my public library. Digital 5.1 sound, but was not done very well. Picture was just OK for DVD.Penelope Ann Miller has always been a favorite of mine, and here she stars as Harriet, a war widow in 1949 rural NY, with two young children. But it is more the story of her daughter Carrie (Ashley Rose Orr, talented kid who reminds one of a young Tatum O'Neal) who will not let loose of dad, wears his dog tags, and sometimes his army clothes. She also runs with the guys and is the only girl in the club. This is her growing up story.Kevin Anderson plays a mildly retarded Charlie who lives near. He is a kind soul but the kids make fun of him, and play dastardly jokes on him, some destructive. But that's they way kids are, they don't often think of the broader consequences of their actions.Harriet is a dressmaker and one of her clients tries to matchmake with a generally pretty good catch, but Carrie resents any man intruding on her life.Overall a marginal movie, but Penelope Ann Miller is good as the mom, and little Ashley Rose is superb as the daughter.SPOILERS. In the end the kids' practical jokes end up destructive, there is a fire, a shooting, but all survive. As Charlie is being taken to a home which is more suitable, Carrie realizes all the harm she has participated in, runs to tell Charlie she is sorry. Mom's suitor turns out to have a fatal flaw, he isn't caring enough about the downtrodden, mom has to turn down his proposal, but mom and daughter bond.