Synopsis
On the way to meet with an independent artist in the South, newlywed art dealer Madeleine is convinced by her husband, George, that they should stop to meet his family in North Carolina. Madeleine's affluent lifestyle clashes with the family, but she befriends George's wide-eyed and pregnant sister-in-law, Ashley, who is nearing her due date. Through the family, Madeleine gains greater insight into George's character.
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Cast
- Amy AdamsAshley
- Embeth DavidtzMadeleine
- Ben McKenzieJohnny
- Alessandro NivolaGeorge
- Celia WestonPeg
- Scott WilsonEugene
- David KuhnAuctioneer
- Alicia Van CouveringBernadette
- Jerry MinorScout who stays outside
- Matt BesserScout who goes in
Recommendations
- 100
Entertainment Weekly
Amy Adams in a performance as deep as it is delightful, is the film's heart and also its flaky, wonderstruck soul. - 100
L.A. Weekly
Ensemble casts like this are not easy to come by. Adams is something more than that -- a brilliant young comedian bursting into bloom. - 90
Los Angeles Times
A deceptively simple, deeply resonant story about the inherent loneliness of family, the odds against assimilation and the enormous distances that can divide two people. - 88
New York Daily News
Happily, Morrison's actors grasp his intentions perfectly, shading their roles so well that we never quite get a handle on anyone. Each player is outstanding, but the highest praise must go to Weston. - 80
Village Voice
It's an exhilaratingly decentered tale, with the perspective shifting around so there's no character with whom we totally identify throughout. - 80
The New York Times
Junebug envelops us in texture of a world the movies rarely visit. - 63
New York Post
Sensitive and sincere and has a talented ensemble cast. - 60
Variety
Has a washed-out look that may be off-putting to auds who might otherwise enjoy the pic's uncondescending view of Southern characters and customs.
