The Glass Castle

2017

PG-13

2h 7m

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7.1/10

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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.

Directors

Destin Daniel Cretton

Writers

Andrew Lanham(writer by)

Destin Daniel Cretton(writer by)

Jeannette Walls(book by)

Stars

Brie Larson

Woody Harrelson

Naomi Watts

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Jeannette Walls

Rex Walls

Rose Mary Walls

David

Lori Walls

Jeannette Walls (Age 10)

Sadie Sink

Lori Walls (Age 12)

Robin Bartlett

Erma Walls

Chandler Head

Jeannette Walls (Age 5 and 6)

Brian Walls (Age 5)

Maureen Walls

Brian Walls

Lori Walls (Age 7)

Young Brian Walls

Baby Maureen Walls

Baby Maureen Walls

Maureen Walls (Age 3 )

Shree Troietta Crooks

Maureen Walls (Age 7)

Directors

Destin Daniel Cretton

Writers

Andrew Lanham(writer by)

Destin Daniel Cretton(writer by)

Jeannette Walls(book by)

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8/10

**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_

Rangan04 Feb, 2018