Platicsco
Good story, Not enough for a whole film
SincereFinest
disgusting, overrated, pointless
Siflutter
It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.
drhall-672-138129
Read the reviews before watching the movie. This is story of Kentucky small farm survival is the the story of the nations small farmer. The characters are just as real as it gets and just as complicated. Its long Its not perfect, Its a flawed jewel. The Story line of small farm meets corporate farm "eater" is on par with any big budget effort. Louisville native, Kim Levin has made a memorable movie and Cindi Rush has a picture perfect cast making this film, location credit to Chris Wood, maybe the best ever shot entirely in Kentucky. It ain't sexy - But its a helluva story-line.
megandobkin
RUNOFF is a true movie-lover's movie. It takes us into a world that most of us know little about and explores it with a sophistication and class rarely seen in a debut film. The last half hour will have you on the edge of your seat. Joanne Kelly is a true star, her face brings you in like a silent movie star's would. It was so refreshing to see a movie that could have been so righteous dogmatic, instead allow its political charge to be simply experiential. It takes a tremendous amount of faith in the characters and the story to do that. Levin doesn't just present you this world, she puts you in surround sound of it. You truly feel as if you are there. Throughout the entire piece, her camera is enveloping you in the everyday beauty of this environment, and you will (like Betty) feel compelled to protect it with all you have.
film180
Runoff is a filmmakers film. The pacing is deliberate, expertly building to the unexpected climax which leaves you thinking about it well into the ride home from the theater. You can tell right away that much care was taken to deliver a rich and authentic story. This is not the feel-good movie of the year and if you're looking for 90 minutes of fast-paced action, look elsewhere. But if you want to see a true indie film made by a true indie filmmaker then see Runoff today. I know nobody buys DVD's anymore but if this comes out on disc, I want to own it.Bravo!
thompnatalie
Gorgeously shot with evocative performances from actors Joanne Kelly and Neal Huff. Levin is definitely a director to watch. I was not expecting the climatic final scenes either and shocked as well as moved by the moral questions raised. Kelly's character takes actions that I would not think I'd do but her performance and Levin's strong script make you rethink how much you're willing to compromise for the ones you love as well as how your decisions affect those around you. I would absolutely see it again and recommend to anyone who can to catch this film in theaters as it definitely is made for the big screen! What a remarkable accomplishment! Look forward to seeing more of Levin's work as well as actor, Neal Huff, who'd I'd not heard of before this but gives a stoic and gutting performance.
