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Growing Up Smith

Originaltitel: Good Ol' Boy
  • 2015
  • PG-13
  • 1 Std. 42 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
6,7/10
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Jason Lee, Anjul Nigam, Poorna Jagannathan, Frank Lotito, Brighton Sharbino, and Roni Akurati in Growing Up Smith (2015)
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Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuIn 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "go... Alles lesenIn 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "good old boy" propels him further away from his family's ideals than ever before.In 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a "good old boy" propels him further away from his family's ideals than ever before.

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    • Frank Lotito
  • Drehbuch
    • Anjul Nigam
    • Paul Quinn
    • Gregory Scott Houghton
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Jason Lee
    • Anjul Nigam
    • Brighton Sharbino
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    6,7/10
    1572
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Frank Lotito
    • Drehbuch
      • Anjul Nigam
      • Paul Quinn
      • Gregory Scott Houghton
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Jason Lee
      • Anjul Nigam
      • Brighton Sharbino
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    • 9Kritische Rezensionen
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
    • Auszeichnungen
      • 5 Gewinne & 8 Nominierungen insgesamt

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    Growing Up Smith Official Trailer #1 (2017)
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    Growing Up Smith Official Trailer #1 (2017)

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    Jason Lee
    Jason Lee
    • Butch Brunner
    Anjul Nigam
    Anjul Nigam
    • Bhaaskar Bhatnagar
    Brighton Sharbino
    Brighton Sharbino
    • Amy Brunner
    Hilarie Burton Morgan
    Hilarie Burton Morgan
    • Nancy Brunner
    • (as Hilarie Burton)
    Roni Akurati
    Roni Akurati
    • Smith Bhatnagar
    Poorna Jagannathan
    Poorna Jagannathan
    • Nalini Bhatnagar
    Samrat Chakrabarti
    Samrat Chakrabarti
    • Older Smith Bhatnagar
    Shoba Narayan
    • Asha Bhatnagar
    Jake Busey
    Jake Busey
    • Officer Dick
    Tim Guinee
    Tim Guinee
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    Paul Castro Jr.
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    Deema Aitken
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    Jacqui Denski
    Jacqui Denski
    • School Teacher
    Ben Sloane
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    • Regie
      • Frank Lotito
    • Drehbuch
      • Anjul Nigam
      • Paul Quinn
      • Gregory Scott Houghton
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    6larrys3

    Won Me Over

    Set in 1979, this film centers on 10-year-old Smith who has emigrated to America with his parents and sister from India. He is trying to adjust to the American way of life amidst some bullying, racism, and an old school father who doesn't want Smith to stray from the Hindu culture and religion.

    Smith also befriends and has a huge crush on Amy, the girl next door, despite the fact that his father has prearranged a marriage for him when he reaches the age of 22. I might note that Jason Lee is excellent here as Butch, who is Amy's father and tries to help Smith in various ways.

    I thought some parts of this movie were cute and humorous, while other parts proved awkward and just didn't work well, so a mixed bag here. However, it ends in a most heartfelt and uplifting way, which greatly enhanced the film. There's also a wonderful musical soundtrack to enjoy consisting mainly of oldies. I might note there were no subtitles of my DVD copy, but I was able to obtain them by using the closed caption option on my remote.

    All in all, this movie, directed by Frank Lotito, doesn't always work but with some solid performances, an enjoyable soundtrack, and a strong ending it won me over.
    8shanikayrs

    Feeling great movie after years

    "Movies which make you feel grate" - well that is my classification. It is indeed a great come back of the long gone feeling of enjoying a movie for me. The movie kept my on pleasing feather-light entertainment walk where you didn't find many such big bumps, crazy surprises or emotional strikes. Of course the creativity of everyone contributed must to be in exact harmony to bring such a lovely piece of work. Recommended holiday flick.
    10wtdscasting

    Clever. Witty. Heartfelt.

    Just saw this film and had to say something! THESE are the kinds of films we've been missing all these years. Growing up Smith is the perfect combination of a family-kid friendly film with some teeth to it. Lighthearted with a message, funny, exuberant and most timely in today's America.

    This film won't preach to you and I can't put my finger on just one thing in particular, but it left me feeling euphoric walking out. Nostalgia, memories and emotions flowed through me. It hearkens back to a time where we were all innocent. As kids emulating our parents and yearning to break out.

    The performances are just as impressive. Jason Lee appears in a role I've never seen him play, and plays it to perfection: The beer drinking role model... Hilarie Burton and Poorna Jagannathan play characters who couldn't be more opposite, yet are equally as endearing. Anjul Nigam was terrific and relentless. At times I felt as though he was the film's hero and others it's villain. Lastly, the kids stole the show. Brighton Sharbino and Roni Akurati were delightful. They had tremendous rapport with one another and delivered as authentic performances as I have seen kids deliver in a film!

    If you want to have fun, if you want to laugh, if you want tears in your eyes and if you want to remember the good old days, THIS is the film to see! Very impressed, Bravo!
    10info-7189

    Wonderful Piece of Cinema

    Full disclosure: I am a filmmaker myself, I watch films not only as entertainment, but always tend to evaluate and study each and every element that goes into making a hopefully successful film. Watching this film wasn't only entertaining, it was a monumental achievement.

    Growing up Smith is an engaging story about a boy who is an Indian immigrant growing up before our eyes, falling in love with his first crush, dealing with bullies and an ever-changing family dynamic... No this isn't the story of January 2017, it is actually set in 1979. However timely this film may be, it goes beyond the preferential force feeding you may come to expect from films that are socially or politically charged in today's climate... It hits you where it hurts most, your heart. You see, this film connected with me on numerous levels, not because I am Indian or an immigrant, I am neither. I am an American born in Virginia. It hit me hard because it tapped into the innocence we are all born with as children. That innocence that knows no skin tone, no material objects, no predisposition to one's background, only the natural, visceral feelings we have as kids.

    At the center of this story is Smith, played effortlessly by newcomer Roni Akurati, a young boy who deeply yearns to be an American. He wants to eat apple pie, listen to the Bee Gees and eat KFC. He also falls in love with his first crush, the figurative and literal girl next door, a young blonde, blue eyed girl, the enchanting and lovable Amy, played by Brighton Sharbino. As the two become friends, his desire to be American grows as he befriends her father Butch Brunner, played by Jason Lee. On the surface, I don't have to tell you much about Butch Brunner you can't already surmise from his name. Glad they stopped short of naming him Biff a la Back to the Future. What is different about Butch is that despite his exterior, he too is an endearing figure that we can all relate to. He is the hard working, beer drinking, meat loving, full bearded white guy from Oklahoma who like many Americans struggles to make ends meat, raise a family and find happiness in this world. The two form a bond, a friendship that transcends their age, their race or their position in life.

    There are many layers and subplots to this film which uncommonly do not detract from the main story-line. There is the overly-strict Indian father constantly battling the urge to have his family assimilate, but not lose their own identity and culture. His wife who tries to hold the family together. Butch's wife who has the impossible job of sticking by her husband and supporting his wishes and dreams like keeping his motorcycle, however balancing the looming monthly elephant in the room called mortgage, bills, life.

    This was as honest, entertaining, heartwarming and evocative a film as I have seen. That isn't hyperbole, it is simply the humble feelings of a filmmaker who recognizes "okay, the bar's been set". The subtlety, the sincerity from scene to scene and character to character made this not only an enjoyable film, but one I truly respected and will hold close.

    In closing, I must say that maybe equally as impressive as the film itself, is the fact that this is an Indie. This film was made for 2 million dollars which on its own is an outstanding achievement. The film being set in 1979, having star quality talent both on screen and off. I don't recall an Indie this well-crafted. Masterfully directed by Frank Lotito, beautifully shot by Thomas Scott Stanton, and what a terrific script by Paul Quinn, Gregory Scott Houghton and one of the film's stars Anjul Nigam. I could go on and on, the production design, music, all of the performances, all of these visual components contributed to make a timeless film that if you told me was a major Studio release-50 million dollar film, I wouldn't think twice. It is that complete.

    Not sure if this film is considered in this past year's flock of films (It is listed 2015, but releasing 2017) but if it is, it is certainly in my top 10 of best films of the year. Hat's off to all involved, you made a tremendous film.
    9kylemahaney

    The most fun family-friendly ride of the year.

    Despite some incredible films made last year, Growing Up Smith remains one of the most fun films I saw a screening of. It's lighthearted, family-friendly, and just a great ride that puts a smile on your face throughout. It's smart and doesn't pander to its audience. It's been a long time since I've seen a coming of age comedy that hits all the right notes so fluently, it's heartfelt and intelligent. The music cuts fit the film really well, and the pop culture awareness for its period is spot on without feeling contrived. The child actors are particularly good, complimenting Jason Lee and Anjul Nigam well. A must see when it releases in theaters next month.

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      The world premiere was June 1, 2015 in Kirkland, Washington as part of the Seattle International Film Festival.
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      The movie was based in the years 1977-1980 judging by Saturday Night Fever, Star Wars, etc. In those days US$1 was approximately 8-9 Indian Rupees. So in the beginning when they said $2 was 125 Rupees, that is based on currency rates of 2015 on wards.
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      References Happy Days (1974)

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      • 3. Februar 2017 (Vereinigte Staaten)
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      • Englisch
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      • Brittany House Pictures
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      • 2.000.000 $ (geschätzt)
    • Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
      • 35.312 $
    • Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
      • 14.867 $
      • 5. Feb. 2017
    • Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
      • 35.312 $
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