Un héros ordinaire

Original title: The Public

2018
PG-13
1h 59m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

4.8K

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Christian Slater, Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez, Gabrielle Union, Jena Malone, Jacob Vargas, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jeffrey Wright, Taylor Schilling, and Rhymefest in Un héros ordinaire (2018)

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An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

4.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 5 wins & 1 nomination total

Videos4

Emilio Estevez Gets a LIVE Surprise from Michael K. Williams for 'The Public'

Photos31

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9sales-681-597517

Alec Baldwin didn't ruin the movie

Just need to balance it out, here. Alec didn't ruin the movie. It was pretty damn good all around.

9Xstal

The Homeless of Cincinnati Exercise Their Human Right not to Die...

... when the night temperature plummets and they take shelter in the public library supported by some of the staff, much to the annoyance of a local politician - outstanding performances all round in a film you'll want to revisit again and again.

darwegener

A must watch film.

This amazing movie shows you the tip of the iceberg of the heart of libraries and why they are the most important organizations in our communities. After laughing, crying, and cheering, i jumped up for a standing ovation on this portrayal of the profession I've dedicated my life to for over thirty years. Thank you Emilio Estevez, the cast, and crew for this film.

8ekinney-13533

Entertaining and Accurate

I really liked this film. The reviews I saw mentioned that it had no ending, no resolution, which is true, but neither does the problem with homelessness in our society. I think it accurately reflects an urban library setting. I'd pay to see it again.

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Trivia
Ironically, the movie's release occurred when the real Cincinnati Public Library was being taken over by activists who were demanding the leadership not sell one of the downtown buildings.

Goofs
In 'Artic' cold weather you should see everyone outside breath when they speak. No one was even shivering.

Quotes
Angela: So you're just really into books, huh?
Stuart Goodson: Books saved my life.
Angela: Saved your life?
Stuart Goodson: Books helped me get sober, and helped me turn my life around. They're tangible, they're real. Something I can get my hands and my head around, so yeah. They saved my life.