BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Whitech It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

Janae Milner Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

Steve Skafte I wasn't looking when I found "Off the Map". It was the afternoon following a major power outage, and I was headed to Chicago to visit my love only a few short days later. I'd gotten the DVD from my local library, and was debating whether or not to watch it before it had to be returned the following day. I can't express how glad I am that I took the time when I did.Like many of my favorite films, a young person is at the center of things. Bo (played by Valentina de Angelis) is tied up in all the ideas and possibilities of growing up, lost into her own world where few people live, and none anywhere close to her own age. This is a film fully populated with great actors giving wonderful performances. I loved Joan Allen, Sam Elliott, J.K. Simmons, and Jim True-Frost for the humanity they get across here. How they interact is unpredictable and constantly believable. The director (Campbell Scott) gives them a ton of breathing room. The scene where Joan Allen's character stands naked in the garden staring down a coyote happens seemingly outside of time, a triangle between her, the animal, and the arrival of a stranger who is shocked to find her in this state. This all happens in total silence until a bee sting ends the moment.It's small scenes of beauty like these, perfectly photographed by Juan Ruiz Anchía (who also shot "The Stone Boy"), that keeps the rhythm flowing, like large stones in a winding river pushing the film along. When "Off the Map" reached its end, I was in tears. Not because of a single sad thing that occurred, but for the final emotional release. I was set free in watching this. Lifted up and brought back to life. I owe this film all the beauty of one dark December day I'll never forget

smidtg It IS a beautiful movie, and a refreshingly different kind of plot. I am only going to concentrate on the girl.First, I have to ask, "Is this a true story?" because if it is, and she was like the girl portrayed, the rest of what I say will be pointless. But I have seen other movies where some child is given adult lines to deliver. Bo is shown as wise beyond her years. She wisecracks. Her mother seems to treat her like an equal. I found her an annoying brat. Getting a credit card and buying a large sailboat?? And not being punished for it? Come on. She doesn't ring true to any child I have known. It is my opinion that such children show up so often in Hollywood movies because Hollywood types raise such children. They're too busy living the good life to take parenting seriously.

MrGKB I predict great things for the career of Valentina de Angelis. Judging by her IMDb listing, she's turning into a real beauty, and judging by her performance as young Bo in "Off the Map," in which she shines like I haven't seen a young actress do since Reese Witherspoon's debut in "Man in the Moon," or perhaps Natalie Portman in "Léon" aka "The Professional," Ms. de Angelis has a bright future ahead of her, whether she chooses to pursue acting, modeling, or anything else. I'm getting the idea she's put schoolwork first, which I applaud, but I sure hope she returns to acting when she's ready. She's a keeper.None of which is meant to overlook the superb performances of the rest of the cast in this Joan Ackerman screen adaptation of her own play, which is equally superbly directed by Cameron Scott, George C.'s actor son. I can't recall a single false note in the entire production. Joan Allen demonstrates her tremendous versatility as the back-to-nature earthmother who, along with depressed husband, Charley (Sam Elliott), sparks and nurtures the artistic rebirth of a neophyte IRS agent (Jim True-Frost, a Steppenwolf Theatre alum, along with Ms. Allen) who has come to their New Mexico farm to investigate unfiled tax returns. The resultant transformations of love and loss make for a beautifully conceived and executed film. Everything from Juan Ruiz Anchia's careful cinematography to Gary DeMichele's evocative score to all the rest of the many hands that helped craft this overlooked cinematic jewel rings true. This is pure and honest storytelling at its best.Barely scratching out a box office of a mil, "Off the Map" seems so far to have found only an older audience more interested in films that explore the human heart. Sadly, it hasn't dented the under-18 set, at least not on the IMDb, and likely never will, not being an action or SFX popcorn-muncher. More is the loss for them.I won't say much more. Other commentators have amply described the intricacies of the story. I'll note that J.K. Simmons' chameleon performance as George is remarkable, a polar opposite from his apoplectic J.J. Jameson in the "Spiderman" series. I'll also note that the few pervs drawn to the film because they heard Joan Allen gets naked will be disappointed in the lack of sexuality in the scene (that's not what it's about), but will still be pleased by what they get to see; the lady is firm proof that fifty can be nifty.

CDephedrine Sometimes a really good movie comes along, with characters that remind you of people you know (including yourself) and the ability to weave a plot around everyday life. This is one of those. The character development is its centre-piece and strength. Though it doesn't say it's a "True Story", it depicts truth and you know you've been there before with some of the scenes. A film for all ages - don't let the "nudity" warning put you off - This film depicts very real people is a very real country setting that is fast becoming something we only remember from our childhood. As the ocean of the past recedes, and the sky of future comes, learn again to enjoy the horizon of the present!