Box of Moonlight
Starring
John Turturro, Sam Rockwell
Rating
Rating within genre
Rated
R for nudity and adult language
Directed by
Tom DiCillo
Written by
Tom DiCillo
Genre
Comedy/with drama *independent*
Film
Color; 1 hr. 51 min.
Date of Release
1996
Filming Locations
Knoxville, TN (USA)
Synopsis
A workaholic is let out early from his current operation and drives to the woods to revisit a place from his childhood. The area being a big disappointment, he leaves. On the way back he meets Kid, a rowdy young man that lives life for what it's worth. At first he shows only disdain for the independent, Davy Crockett-dressed man, but soon finds a whole new world that is appealing in its difference from his every day life. Not only does Kid show him a new style of living, but leads him on a few wild adventures that make him a new man.
Summary
'Box of Moonlight' may not have the most interesting name, but the movie is more than great. Sam Rockwell as Kid is outrageous - just like always, and John Turturro's role as Al Fountain is just right. The story is pretty funny, but intertwines drama and child fun into it without missing a heartbeat. Rockwell continues his nudist streak and go buck naked for a good part of the film, while Keener and Blount play one funky pair of sisters. It's really a good movie and definitely shouldn't be overlooked.
Notable Quotes
"Kid! Where's the rest of your house?" -- Al
"Oh, I only bought half of it. I got a really good deal...." -- Kid
"Quick! Some guy just saw Jesus!" -- Passerby
"Only stay on the phone one minute, cause anything longer than that they can trace." -- Kid
Reviews
Stygian Films: "A fun movie boosted by Rockwell's performance as Bucky (aka. Kid), 'Box of Moonlight' is great, and the best of DeCillo's works."
E! Online: "...be on the lookout for this little charmer."
Roger Ebert: "The fact that he knows what he's doing, and how close it is to parody, adds a smile to the material."
USA Today: "Writer-director Tom DiCillo had fun [doing] 1995's Living in Oblivion, but this one is even better. It's an increasingly rare movie where you really do wonder about its characters' future lives."
Washington Post: "...there’s a charming, humanistic spirit in the movie, exemplified by Rockwell’s mischievous turn as Kid."
Los Angeles Times: "...unlike much else you're going to see this summer."
Cast List
John Turturro.....................Al Fountain
Sam Rockwell...................Kid (aka. Bucky)
Anne Corley......................Deb Fountain
Catherine Keener...............Floatie Dupre
Lisa Blount.........................Purlene Dupre
Durmot Mulroney..............Wick
Alexander Goodwin...........Bobby Fountain
Shit, I ain't never paid taxes...
Also recommended
Safe Men
Lawn Dogs
Tom and Huck
Pictures taken from Hollywood.com under "Box of Moonlight" and a Sam Rockwell Site
Also see Trimark Pictures