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Helped by the precise details of small-town life and laughs generated by circumstances almost everyone can relate to, Lonesome Jim is gratifying because of its nearly cheerful depiction of...
Jan 21, 2005 · Though Lonesome Jim is leavened by sweet, understated humor, it's hard to root for such a morose, self-defeating protagonist. Read Critics Reviews
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Mar 21, 2006 · Jim (hangdog master Casey Affleck) has returned to his family home in Indiana after failing to make it as a writer in New York. Mom (the superb Mary Kay Place) welcomes her baby back. Dad...
With a cast of well-chosen actors, a good script, and an eye for making ordinary suburban scenes visually heartbreaking, director Steve Buscemi's small story of failure, depression-and ultimately, love-in one Indiana town rings painfully true-to-life. Read More. By Jessica Letkemann FULL REVIEW. 75. Chicago Sun-Times.
Mar 24, 2006 · Summary Steve Buscemi's seamless direction and James C. Strouse's thoughtful script paint a picture of working-class characters filled with the comedy and rich details of everyday life. (IFC Films) Comedy. Drama. Directed By: Steve Buscemi. Written By: Jim Strouse. Lonesome Jim. Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 25 Critic Reviews. 54.
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Lonesome Jim 27-year old Jim (Casey Affleck) thought he had shaken off the dirt from his rural Indiana hometown when he went to New York City to hit it big. But, the only work he can find is as a dog walker.
Quirky portrait of a failed writer (Casey Affleck) who returns to live with his parents in Indiana. Liv Tyler. Directed by Steve Buscemi from an autobiographical script by James C. Strouse.
