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In 1971, Arthur and Annie Pope were just one of many anti-war extremists, but one mistake led to another, and now, 17 years later, they are still being pursued by the FBI and move every six months. They also have two children, Harry (10) and Danny (17), who play piano and want to go to Juilliard.

The first movie I saw just because it had the Phoenix River in it

This is the first film I watched only because River Phoenix is in it. You can check out the latest thrilling, action, romantic, and comedy movies and serials ever at this website on Allmovieshub.  Having grown up with Indiana Jones, I was of course fascinated by young Indy killing villains, lions, and worms in the circus. Then I watched Stand By Me, expecting the film itself to be good (and it is), but I liked the guy's acting. However, when I delved into his not-so-good filmography, expecting an admirable, well-made situational film with something special, I found nothing that caught my attention. I got my favorite childhood film, and now I do not know why I expected anything else.

Sound scenes, and parallel music obsession

I was expecting Rebel Without a Cause (of course, I am not criticizing this film, I love it, don't get me wrong), but it reminded me more of Lean on Pete (which is still my best film of the year) and Billy Elliot. I felt like an American version of Billy Elliot, with the 70s hippie political backdrop, the soundscapes, and the parallel music obsession. But it's mostly about family and relationships. And it does not do so through breathtaking images, but by focusing on the main family, which, despite extraordinary and difficult circumstances, is rooted in a particular era and closely connected.

This is probably the scene between Annie and her father

Although the protagonist is Danny, played by Phoenix, his parents play a distinctly unique role that seems secondary. The scene between Annie and her father is perhaps the most important in the film. It ties the theme together. It is the emotional center of the film. It is an important plot twist. But my favorite scene in the film is undoubtedly the birthday dinner. As usual, there is talking, presents are given, dancing and singing of James Taylor's 'Fire and Rain'. Always a good time for a dinner scene about puberty. What Phoenix does is that the characters are always hiding, and it draws you in.

The film has been shot for a long time

The placement of the camera has a lot to do with it. Even when the film is shot in long takes, the camera is often discreetly behind the actors, on their side, or far enough away that you feel like you are watching a real scene. In one dinner scene, Danny's head is directly behind his father. On the other hand, River sometimes hides behind his hair and enters the frame naturally. As I understand it, physically looking for characters is also a good way to explore their emotional journey. I'm also playing for the emotional outburst here and I like their distinctive look. 

Sacrifice of parenthood

They don't last as long as is welcome, but they are important and have an impact. Most of the time, however, it is just upsetting. There is something about these intimate dramas that cannot be played. Whether it's true or not, River Phoenix was like crazy. I also liked Christine Lahti. She played both mother and daughter effortlessly (you could see her past when she was interacting with her father), she cared and she gave meaning to the sacrifice of parenthood. In third place is Judd Hirsch, who is sometimes warm and sometimes closed and distant.

I especially liked his conversation with the river

He shows up occasionally with a twinkle in his eye, but he's not a character that attracts much attention at first. What I like most is that at the end of the film Danny decides to be selfless and not leave his family, and Arthur selflessly lets him go. You can check out the latest thrilling, action, romantic, and comedy movies and serials ever at this website on moviesverse. Instead of Danny rebelling and his father accepting it, they both have the chance to be heroes and do great things. Martha Plimpton is a love interest, and I was happy to see and recognize her in The Goonies, but I liked her more than I thought I would. I especially liked her interactions with River.

This movie wasn't made for me, but I got it

When I think of why I like this movie, I think of the scenes and moments in it. Remarkable details interspersed with fascinating scenes that are generously interwoven with a compelling story with an important underlying theme - all coming together to create something simple but very specific, full of restrained beauty. This film wasn't made for me, but I found it and now I must keep it. I love coming-of-age stories where the drama centers on family, and I don't see that trend going away anytime soon. Running on Empty is part of a long line of films that break your heart so hard you feel it overflowing, and the effect is still poignant, bittersweet, and powerful.