The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
Drama
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2005
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Based on the true story of Evelyn Ryan, a midwestern housewife who managed to rescue her family from debt by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies.
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
99 min
Release date:
28 Sep 2005
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
What distinguishes Anderson's work is her obvious empathy with all of her characters, including Kelly Ryan, whom she does not demonize.
– Carrie Rickey,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
14 Oct 2005
fresh:
An uneven but loving tribute to a remarkable woman -- who would, undoubtedly, have wished to rewrite it herself.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
14 Oct 2005
fresh:
For once, a true story gets no romanticizing or needless embellishment to become a captivating movie.
– Susan Walker,
Toronto Star,
14 Oct 2005
fresh:
Rarely do you have a movie in which both lead actors give Oscar-worthy performances, but Defiance, Ohio is one.
– Bill Muller,
Arizona Republic,
20 Oct 2005
rotten:
It makes for a nice Mother's Day card. But not enough for a complete movie.
– Bob Longino,
Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
10 Nov 2005