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For Sale by Owner

  • 2009
  • PG-13
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
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For Sale by Owner (2009)
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A newly married couple buy property that not only has a link to the husband's past but also to the lost colony of Roanoke.A newly married couple buy property that not only has a link to the husband's past but also to the lost colony of Roanoke.A newly married couple buy property that not only has a link to the husband's past but also to the lost colony of Roanoke.

  • Director
    • Robert J. Wilson
  • Writer
    • Scott Cooper
  • Stars
    • Scott Cooper
    • Rachel Nichols
    • Kris Kristofferson
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.9/10
    650
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert J. Wilson
    • Writer
      • Scott Cooper
    • Stars
      • Scott Cooper
      • Rachel Nichols
      • Kris Kristofferson
    • 17User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Scott Cooper
    Scott Cooper
    • Will Custis
    Rachel Nichols
    Rachel Nichols
    • Anna Farrier
    Kris Kristofferson
    Kris Kristofferson
    • Ferlin Smith
    Tom Skerritt
    Tom Skerritt
    • Clive Farrier
    Frankie Faison
    Frankie Faison
    • Gene Woodman
    • (as Frank Faison)
    Tom Bower
    Tom Bower
    • Sheriff O'Hare
    Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson
    • Dr. Banks
    Skeet Ulrich
    Skeet Ulrich
    • Junior
    Forrest Sawyer
    Forrest Sawyer
    • Frank Kaplan
    Mark Adam
    Mark Adam
    • Professor Bloom
    Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy
    • Linda Flannery
    Aimee Teegarden
    Aimee Teegarden
    • Elenore Dare
    James Keane
    James Keane
    • Loman
    Dexter Steven Morris Jr.
    • Gene's son
    Brad Dison
    • Award Ceremony Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Phillip A. Ranallo
    • College student
    • (uncredited)
    Van White
    Van White
    • Powhatan Warrior
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert J. Wilson
    • Writer
      • Scott Cooper
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    2agates34

    Random - Odd - Sorry - they tried

    i have just finished watching this film. To say the least i was/am very confused about the whole project. I just cannot believe that Nobody read the script from beginning to end and said it didn't make sense.

    There were many different angles and leads that the writers could have taken. I saw so many different cut & pastes from movies, and ideas that were plastered together to make this................odd........

    The only reason i gave it a 2/10 is due to the fact that some big names were listed in the movie.

    what the hell? I would only watch this if a friend rented it from the $1 redbox and i was drunk.

    Sorry crew/actors... you tried but...
    4magmatoes

    was this supposed to make sense?

    After watching this film, I am left completely confused. Normally I do well with confusing films, such as Mulholland Drive, but this was just completely senseless. I felt as though each part was written by someone else without looking at the previous parts, and then they just went ahead and made it without looking at the script at all. I had a lot of hope, coming into this but after about a half hour I was just sitting here thinking to myself "seriously?" There were so many loose ends once this film was over, and the "twists" weren't really twists at all. They were entirely different stories. As soon as a 'twist' happened, i felt like i was watching a completely different movie, none of which had any endings. This movie left me with more questions than it answered. The idea was there, but man, what happened? The only reason I gave this 4 out of 10 is because I saw the potential in the film. Perhaps they should go back and pick one of the many directions they take, and make a better film so we can just pretend this never happened.
    4ironhorse_somo

    Could've been good - lousy ending!

    This movie had the potential to be pretty darn good. The historical aspect involved made it even more interesting. The acting ranged from passable (the leading man, who comes across as not likable at all,) to strong (Skeritt.) The plot was fairly good, until just after the half-way point, but left some threads hanging that I kept expecting to be tied up, but they never were. The ending was nothing short of unfortunate. It was as if the writers couldn't come up with a good ending, and took the cheap route out. I can think of a couple of endings that would've earned this movie a solid 6 or 7 rating. Unfortunately, the writers couldn't, so they're stuck with a 4 - and I'm stuck with my disappointment.
    3jspradii

    Good story concept. Incompetent screenplay.

    Very suspenseful in places, but there are too many loose ends that are never tied up. The ending was awful and rushed, at that. Could have been better scripted; didn't seem like the editor could have saved this one. Several additional scenes needed to be added to provide plot and character continuity. Like, "Who was the boy and what was his significance to anything? What was his relationship to Gene? Who was Gene?" On and on and on.......too bad, good subject; bad screenplay. Although I know the background of this particular film (my daughter played in it), it is obvious that there was not enough money to go back and complete enough pick ups to make this thing flow the way it should have. 3 of 10 only because there were some decent performances by the cast and crew.A lot of soft focus when it shouldn't have been used. Don't know if this was intentional or not, but it was distracting.
    7webmaster-1356

    very nice suspense historical thriller

    To be honest, this was a weird movie. It didn't have all the "hollywood" added to it. I was very interested within the first 15 minutes which is highly unusual for me. It tells the story of a man that restores homes from Virginia. At the start you will think his is having a panic attack but you will see that he suffers from skitzophrenia. The movie plays into the role perfect & if you have ever met someone like that (I am), it's truly wonderful how they had the "mind set" perfect. It also has a lot about history in Virginia & one of the oldest mysteries surrounding the United States. I don't want to spoil it for you, but if you want to venture off into a movie with lots of twists & a decent story line, this is for you. You will have to pay attention or maybe watch it twice. The first time is like, WOW, then the second you can see more clearly what is going on. Im surprised this movie doesn't have many ratings or views. Probably because its not "Hollywoodified".

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    • Release date
      • October 27, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Продается владельцем
    • Filming locations
      • Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • Port Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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