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Big Fish in Middlesex

  • Video
  • 2006
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Big Fish in Middlesex (2006)
Big Fish in Middlesex is brilliantly written and directed by Jonathan Straiton With a cast who deliver a powerful performance. Set against the life in a prejudiced southern small town, with hilarious street-smart humor, the rules are clear- there are no rules.Young adults struggle with violence, discrimination, exploitation, tyranny and death. When the going gets tough, they get tougher and meaner. Fate throws unexpected curves as some struggle with the trappings of small town life while others dream Of flight and escape but each will reach a turning point at the crossroads of life.
Featured in over 20 film festivals world wide. Winner of 8 festival awards. Stars indie actor Wes Reid in his first feature film.
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Set against the life in a prejudiced southern small town, with hilarious street-smart humor, the rules are clear- there are no rules.Set against the life in a prejudiced southern small town, with hilarious street-smart humor, the rules are clear- there are no rules.Set against the life in a prejudiced southern small town, with hilarious street-smart humor, the rules are clear- there are no rules.

  • Director
    • Jonathan Straiton
  • Writer
    • Jonathan Straiton
  • Stars
    • Keith Ward
    • Wes Reid
    • Fredro Williams
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
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    • Director
      • Jonathan Straiton
    • Writer
      • Jonathan Straiton
    • Stars
      • Keith Ward
      • Wes Reid
      • Fredro Williams
    • 4User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins total

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    • Trevor Kennedy
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    • Turtle
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    Jonathan Manning
    • Mr. Cambell
    Becky Kellum
    • Jenny
    Michelle Foss
    • May
    Cassandra Lisette
    • Kim
    Linda Scranton
    • Miss Kennedy
    Gary Driver
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    Rob Rozier
    • Mike Cambell
    John Patton
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    10hapyblakfamily

    Wow

    Living not too far from Middlesex, in a similar small town, this movie was very memorable for me. The general hopelessness and lack of ambition displayed by most of the characters is eerily reminiscent of many of my own friends growing up in a small southern town. This movie shows viewers, with humour, crudeness, and surprising honesty - how easy it is to slip into a dark, dangerous world, even when you live in a "safe place." Big Fish in Middlesex is not necessarily the sort of film you will watch again and again. Rather, it is a film that you will watch once and never forget. If you live in a small town, you may see a glimpse of yourself in the movie. Hopefully, however, you'll see what might have been if you hadn't escaped that vicious cycle.
    10katz_rule_all

    Great Movie!

    Hi. This was an excellent movie and i think that the actor Michael Wingfield, who played "Turtle" in this movie, did a great acting job and i hope to see him in bigger movies! I think that all of the other actors and actresses also performed well but i honestly believe that t was Michael who stood out of the crowd! I also think that the shooting was very well and it made the movie seem extremely professional. Also i thought that the script was written very well and the storyline was thought out very nicely. I think that all of the actors and actresses who won B movie awards for this movie deserved it! I know that MIchael Wingfield won a few awards for this and those were good decisions. i would also like to point out that the movie itself won quit a few awards and you can look those up on the B movie award website if you want to. I am really looking forward to seeing these actors and actresses, especially Michael Wingfeild, progress to become extremely well known! Good Luck.
    1cyclesrfun2001

    Just because I'm from Minnesota does not mean we have no hillbillies

    I rented this because of the synopsis and 8.1 rating. The opening in the liquor store was good, showing potential for a good story. The second vignette where there is confrontaion and the boys stay out all night was fine. Then they ran the credits as the adult boys were coming home well after the sunrise. For me it fell apart in 5 minuted and I turned it off. My wife liked it less than I did.
    10dhreidy

    Great Movie - Top Writing and Directing

    This independent film has an outstanding story line, well written, superb cinematography, amazing music and the directing is professional. Actors exhibit much talent and believability, this is a director to put on your A list and watch! A TEN ALL The Way. An early film by this director/writer but you can see and feel the overwhelming talent even if you haven't seen his more recent films. A special mention needs to be made about the editing which as any independent film maker knows is the heart of the film. Straiton is an expert at editing - this is one gifted film maker. After viewing you can see why this movie took all the best awards at the B Movie Festival.

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      Hurricane Isabelle hit Middlesex Virginia two days after shooting, leaving the cast and crew with no power or running water for three weeks. During that time most of the exteriors were shot during the day in close-ups to avoid seeing the damage from the hurricane. At night the cast would rehearse under candle light. The camera batteries were charged through a car lighter converter. The original actress to play Paige was replaced a week before filming with the Director's sister, Alexis Katherine.
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    • Release date
      • March 4, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Duke Studios
      • White Lightning Productions
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    • Budget
      • $3,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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