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James White

2015, Movie, 1h 27min

James White is a troubled twentysomething trying to stay afloat in a frenzied New York City. As he retreats further into a hedonistic lifestyle, his mother's battle with a serious illness faces a series of setbacks that force him to assume more responsibility. With the pressure on him mounting, James must find new reserves of strength or risk imploding completely.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Brian Tallerico

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...a masterful examination of how our behavior and the excuses we make about our lives fall away under certain, life-changing conditions.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Noel Murray

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So James White’s title character is an entitled, self-centered asshole. But the movie about him is still a marvel: an honest, moving, and occasionally even funny portrait...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Eric Kohn

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Despite the cerebral formalism that pushes it forward, Mond has made a genuine tearjerker.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Nadia Parbo

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James White kunne sagtens udelukkende være en film om en søns kærlighed til sin mor, men den er også et tidsbillede på en ungdom, hvor det er alfa omega at bruge dagen på at drive den af.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Sofie Lykke Stenstrop

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... der [gemmer] sig en eksplosiv vildskab under Abbotts sarte ydre – en fandenivoldskhed, der gør det komplet umuligt at fjerne øjnene fra ham.

Read full review at Soundvenue

Critic Lars Bukdahl

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Josh Monds fremragende debutfilm indfanger det kaos af følelser, der rammer en ung mand, hvis kræftsyge mor ligger for døden.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko

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James White is a troubled young man struggling to find his place in the world. After his father's death, he returns to New York City to be with his terminally ill mother, Gail. As he tries to navigate his own life, he is forced to take responsibility for his mother's care and confront the reality of her impending death. With the help of his friends and a new romantic interest, James must find the strength to overcome his self-destructive tendencies and take control of his life. But as his mother's health declines, James is faced with the ultimate challenge: can he find the courage to let go and move forward, or will he implode under the pressure?

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