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Tuesday, June 27, 2006

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)

Cast: Julianne Moore (Evelyn Ryan), Woody Harrelson (Kelly Ryan), Laura Dern (Dortha Schaefer), Trevor Morgan (Bruce Ryan at 16 yrs), Ellary Porterfield (Tuff Ryan at 13, 16, & 18 yrs)
For complete cast info, see IMDb's The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio page.

This is a very interesting movie. The Ryans have a strange relationship and my husband said many times throughout the movie that they were a strange family. He was right, but that's part of what made the movie interesting. The way Evelyn managed to feed a household by winning prize contests is truly amazing - especially since it's based on a true story.

There are a lot of points in The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio that are very unpleasant, so if you're interested in a fun movie, this isn't it. However, the overall story is very uplifting and it's well done. The acting is great, the story is amazing, and it's well worth renting.

Grade: B-

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