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A young girl is raised in a dysfunctional family constantly on the run from the FBI. Living in poverty, she comes of age guided by her drunkard, ingenious father who distracts her with magical stories to keep her mind off the family's dire state, and her selfish, nonconformist mother who has no intention of raising a family, along with her younger brother and sister, and her other older sister. Together, they fend for each other as they mature in an unorthodox journey that is their family life.
Brie Larson
Jeannette Walls
Woody Harrelson
Rex Walls
Naomi Watts
Rose Mary Walls
Max Greenfield
David
Sarah Snook
Lori Walls
Ella Anderson
Jeannette Walls (Age 10)
Sadie Sink
Lori Walls (Age 12)
Robin Bartlett
Erma Walls
Chandler Head
Jeannette Walls (Age 5 and 6)
Iain Armitage
Brian Walls (Age 5)
Jack Haven
Maureen Walls
Josh Caras
Brian Walls
Olivia Kate Rice
Lori Walls (Age 7)
Charlie Stowell
Young Brian Walls
Charlie Guyon
Baby Maureen Walls
Noemie Guyon
Baby Maureen Walls
Eden Grace Redfield
Maureen Walls (Age 3 )
Shree Troietta Crooks
Maureen Walls (Age 7)
Dominic Bogart
Robbie
Joe Pingue
Stanley
Charlie Shotwell
Brian Walls (Age 7)
Alanna Bale
Student
Andrew Shaver
Dr. Taylor
Nathaly Thibault
Business Woman
Kyra Harper
Miss Bivens
Hamza Haq
Intern
Kenny Wong
Restaurant Manager
Chris Gillett
Mr. Thompson
Darrin Baker
Pool Manager
Tyrone Benskin
Ronnie
Sabrina Campilii
Steph
Philippe Hartmann
NYC Deli Patron
Samantha Hodhod
Assistant
Tessa Mossey
Tiffany
Sarah Camacho
Student
Brenda Kamino
Mrs. Lehocky
Vlasta Vrana
Mr. Lehocky
Sandra Flores
Miss Kelly
Director, Writer
Destin Daniel Cretton
Book
Jeannette Walls
Writer
Andrew Lanham
February 4, 2018
8
**The story of a Mountain Goat!**
This was like a combination of 'Captain Fantastic' and 'Infinitely Polar Bear'. But only a messed up tale than them. It was based on the book of the same name which originally a true story. A fascinating one. Inspiring, as well as heartbreaking story. But a wonderful film for families to watch. Because it focused on the family's unity in the difficult times. Told from a kid's perspective as she was growing up having suffered from basic facilities, along with her siblings.
A family with a below poverty level, frequently moving from town to town, making a home in the remote places has one dream that they want to build their own glass castle, particularly for the kids. One of sibling who is close to her father, realises what's going on in the family and tries to find a solution to it. So it takes years to accomplish, and those years were narrated for us with so much fun and emotions.
I love this kind of tales, When I came to know it that it was a memoir based, I loved it even more. True stories always reach my heart. This was just like I wanted. Enjoyed every bit of it, especially performances were top notch. One of the highlights was Ella Anderson. Find of the film, despite she has done other decent roles prior to it. Brie's not a great actress, but her choice of films always was the best, hence her part too was good in this.
Second feature film for the director, as well as with Brie. He was good though. Not to say anything about Harrelson, one of the under-rated actors of our generation. He should get the Oscar nominee for this role, but that's very unlikely I think. Naomi too has given a memorable performance with the rest of the cast. Forget the runtime, it was so fast and the always to points. Definitely one of the best of the year that must not be missed.
_8/10_