bjflynn-40048
"Runoff" illuminates how Big Ag is literally shifting the landscape. Starting with the soil, corporate monoliths are corrupting our American roots and bankrupting the small, family farmers who have fed our nation. If you're looking for light fare, come back and watch "Runoff" when you're in the mood to dig into what's deeply wrong with our system and the rot at its core...this movie is more heart of darkness. The acting is A+ across the board from lead Joanne Kelly, who I had never seen before to character actor Tom Bower who's been in everything from Crazy Heart to Die Hard 2. I love docs like Food Inc and movies like Erin Brockovich but if you're looking for something more challenging, you'll probably get a lot out of "Runoff."
Erin Levin
Brilliant, insightful, provocative..shots of the Kentucky backdrop are gorgeous!! Amazing, intelligent piece written & directed by Kim Levin. The tragic family dynamic will make examine your relationship with your own family & how you see the world around you. JoAnn Kelly did a brilliant portrayal of a conflicted wife & mother, torn between keeping her family afloat or following her moral compass. Neal Huff is a distinguished actor who is well known for his realistic & capturing portrayals of the characters he plays. In Runoff he takes his talent to the next level, with his raw & conflicting emotion riveting the screen.Runoff is truly an emotional journey that will leave you rethinking the choices you make.
JMRick
I had missed the premiere of Runoff at the LA Film Festival, and so was very happy to catch it a few months later at the Woodstock Film Festival. I knew the film was about a woman running her family farm and dealing with big-food corporations. Without spoiling anything, I'll simply say, it's about a whole lot more.Kimberly Levin weaves an intricate tale about family traditions, faith in the community, and the survival of local agriculture amongst corporate greed... with a dynamic twist at the end. The story is told to us through the nuanced and powerful performance of Joanne Kelly, a woman fighting for her family's survival and faced with more than one dubious solution. Levin makes her heroine strong, thoughtful, and refreshingly realistic. Beautiful shots of rural Kentucky fill the frame, reminding us that the land- and specifically our use of it- is at stake. But, kudos to Levin for making a film that is much more than a morality tale. Runoff succeeds in layering suspense with each choice the characters make, building to a climax that left me shaken, and resonated for days. I love nothing more than thinking about a film long after I've left the theater-- as you will do-- when you see Runoff!
jcharbonier
This is a great movie that grabs the audience's attention from the moment the movie starts. There is something in the movie for everyone. It was shot in Kentucky but the message is something that everyone, everywhere can relate to. Whether you are from the country or a huge city, you will enjoy the movie.The plot is interesting and makes you think while also entertaining. The director did a great job with casting engaging actors. The shots are brilliant and the actors have great chemistry. This movie will make you smile, cry, laugh, think and want to make a change. A must see. Rating this movie anything under a 10 is a crime!
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