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After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson (Maggie Gyllenhaal) returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child.
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- Laurie Collyer
- R
- Maggie Gyllenhaal
Gyllenhaal shines in gritty, haunting drug drama. Read Common Sense Media's Sherrybaby review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Universal Pictures
- Laurie Collyer
A simple tale of one woman's attempts to re-connect with her young daughter, Sherrybaby is elevated from the level of a TV drama by the sheer force of Maggie Gyllenhaal's portrayal. Gyllenhaal's acting is so visceral that it compels attention. As the movie opens, Sherry Swanson (Gyllenhaal) has just been released from prison.
- Laurie Collyer
- R
- Maggie Gyllenhaal
Directed by Laurie Collyer. Maggie Gyllenhaal in a top-drawer performance as a hopeful ex-con who is trying to turn her life around. Film Review by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. Starting all over is a huge challenge to those paroled from prison. The deck seems to be stacked against them.
Check out the exclusive TV Guide movie review and see our movie rating for Sherrybaby
Sep 7, 2006 · TV & Movies Reviews. Sherrybaby is the kind of pretend-arty Sundance thing that gives indie cinema a bad name. Sherry Swanson, played by Maggie Gyllenhaal, is an ex- junkie just out of jail...
Sherrybaby received generally positive reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 75% of 67 critics gave the film a positive review. The site's consensus is that "Maggie Gyllenhaal delivers [a] riveting performance as a recovering drug addict in a depressing and not entirely believable movie." [2]
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