À la frontière du coeur

Living in the Windsor/Detroit area for the last 5 years, it was nice to see a movie that represented the stereo type that both Canadians and Americans have for each other. It may not be a Hollywood hit, but it certainly does provide us with memories of our highschool years. Definately worth the hour and half time spent in your living.

Borderline normal is a coming of age drama about two sons whose parents split up and how in particular this affects the younger son.

This is a strange film in many ways, it features some hard hitting drama but also some strange characters. It has a relatively high profile cast with decent actors like Corbin Bernsen, Stephanie Zimbalist and Michael Ironside who provide excellent support. Unfortunately I found the performance of the lead Robin Dunne a little wooden but this is offset by a great performance by Caterina Scorsone as his girlfriend.

There are some excellent scenes here but these are interspersed with scenes that seem out of place and amateurish. This really is a bit of a mish mash and it's a shame as this had the potential to be really good film.

For all it's annoying faults this is never dull and is pretty entertaining.

This film deserves SO much more recognition. It may not be a big hollywood hit but it is well made, the actings terrific, the plot is captivating, and the story is touching - and relatable for many. It shows the stereotypes americans and canadians have for eachother in a funny yet well crafted way. Im so so deeply upset that this film isn't more popular because it's genuinely one of my favourite films, and this is coming from a film studies a level student, who got an A*. I really hope that this film gains more recognition soon - although i doubt it - because its so incredible. Its one of my comfort movies and i share it with everyone i meet.

This is the most appalling propaganda film attempting to sell the lie that any woman can be pushed to the edge of their sensibility and still remains fundamentally good and wholesome in spite of the emotional abuse they subject their young male CHILDREN to. Bravo Canada! Child abuse is legit if it involves abusing young men and being a poor female role model in their lives. Is there negative stars for this?!

Bravo.

Being a Canadian, I was finally proud to sit down and watch a movie with good acting, and a good story. Catarina Scorsone was fabulous! Corbin Bernsen and Robin Dunne are good too in this charming, wonderful little film. I am not sure if you can get it at a video store. It was on TMN (HBO equivalent) here in Canada. Well done!