Movie Information
Overall Rank: 8808
Average Rating: 2.6/4
# of Ratings: 11
Theatrical Release Date: 11/02/2012
Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 04/30/2013
Language: English
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Jacob Aaron Estes
Actors: Elizabeth Banks, Tobey Maguire, Ray Liotta, Laura Linney, Dennis Haysbert, Kerry Washington
Plot: It's magic and mayhem when a family of raccoons start digging for worms that happen to live under the sod of couple Jeff and Nealy's yard. The pest problem is only the beginning of a long chain reaction that leads to infidelity and murder. -- Chris Kavan
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Rating of
3/4
Rod - wrote on 10/05/2014
What I appreciate the most in this film is the way they discuss ethical dilemmas in different levels. A movie not everyone would remember after a year, but it has something substantial to offer for its audience. Well-portrayed characters, beautiful story, and the direction perfectly fits!
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2.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/01/2013
A decent dark comedy where the smallest detail plays havoc with so many lives - it's nice to see Maguire do something other than Spider-Man and Haysbert in someting than an insurance commercial. Throw in a crazy Laura Linney and it's a wrap. For a change of pace, it does the trick.
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3/4
The Details review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 01/24/2013
A story about different flawed individuals with various consequences. Jeff (Tobey Maguire) is having issues on his garden since there were holes created by critters from their area. Nealy (Elizabeth Banks) seems to be unhappy with her husband's behavior. Peter Mazzoni (Ray Liotta) is a friend of Jeff that offers sound advice after conflicts erupt.
One of the best dark comedies on infidelities, making favors, dishonesty, opening-up to a friend and honesty. The screenplay was impressive with lines: "And life just went on..." by Jeff "It will workout, things always do." Lila "I make mistakes. But I make amends" - Peter. The pace in certain scenes felt prolonged such as the sex sequences and some characters a bit overwhelming. Soundtrack was apt and direction precise in certain …
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