Ben Is Back (2018) (original) (raw)
Follows the charming yet troubled Ben Burns, who returns home to his unsuspecting family one fateful Christmas Eve. Ben's wary mother Holly Burns welcomes her beloved son's return, but soon learns he is still very much in harm's way. During the 24 hours that may change their lives forever, Holly must do everything in her power to avoid the family's downfall.
Follows the charming yet troubled Ben Burns, who returns home to his unsuspecting family one fateful Christmas Eve. Ben's wary mother Holly Burns welcomes her beloved son's return, but soon learns he is still very much in harm's way. During the 24 hours that may change their lives forever, Holly must do everything in her power to avoid the family's downfall. (less)
Director: Peter Hedges
Writer: Peter Hedges
Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton, Alexandra Park, Michael Esper
Producers: Peter Hedges, Brad Simpson (XVI), Teddy Schwarzman
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Review by Brian Orndorf, December 20, 2018
6 / 10
A few months ago, there was �Beautiful Boy,� which took a look at the pains of substance abuse and the problematic march of recovery, aiming for a softer understanding of the bitter reality that drives such domestic discord. �Ben is Back� is somewhat similar in story, only here messages of self-harm and parental concern are harsher, offering a more frenzied take on the struggle of drug use and the challenges of unconditional love. Writer/director Peter Hedges (�The Odd Life of Timothy Green,� �Dan in Real Life�) strives to keep his picture as close to the heart as possible, but only for the fi ...read more...
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