White Oleander
First screened in October 2002
Director: Peter Kosminsky. Cast: Alison Lohman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Renée Zellweger, Robin Wright Penn, Svetlana Efremova, Patrick Fugit, Cole Hauser, Noah Wyle, Billy Connolly, Amy Aquino, Taryn Manning. Screenplay: Mary Agnes Donoghue (based on the novel by Janet Fitch). Twitter Capsule:
Critics singled out Pfeiffer but whole cast performs with distinction. Still, filmmaking and scenario feel dubious.
VOR:②
If you're not invested in these particular actors, it's unclear what you'll take away. Would be wholly at home on A&E.
