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Recommended for Friday: “Cherry”
One of the best little films at this year’s SXSW has to be “Cherry,” directed by Jeffrey Fine.
It probably won’t have a huge screening tonight (Friday) because it starts playing at 6:15 p.m. at the Alamo Ritz, and that conflicts with the blockbuster wannabe “Kick-Ass,” which is the opening night film at the Paramount.
But “Cherry” deserves to be seen. It’s also screening at 9:45 p.m. Monday at the Alamo South and at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday March 17 at the Alamo Ritz. So mark your calendars.
Why’s it special? Partly because of the performances. Partly because of the depth of characterization. Partly because of assured direction.
It focuses on Aaron (Kyle Gallner), a college freshman who isn’t exactly experienced in the ways of the world. He’s an engineering student who has artistic aspirations and ends up taking an art class, where he sits next to the 34-year-old Linda (Laura Allen).
Linda, of course, is hot. And Aaron is immediately attracted. So when Linda invites Aaron to dinner, he accepts, only to find that Linda has a precocious 14-year-old daughter, Beth (Brittany Robertson).
Beth, meanwhile, develops an attraction for Aaron. And even at 14, she’s far more socially sophisticated than the freshman.
Robertson nails the role of Beth. And she’s almost as impressive as the little girl in “Kick-Ass.” Is this the year of the precocious/foul-mouthed young girl? It’s shaping up that way at this year’s SXSW.
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