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Summary: The Story of the Gifted Child
Review: Jodie Foster addresses the advantages and disadvantages of being a gifted child in this remarkable story. Every child who ever attended an honors class needs to digest the message that she is trying to get across. The acting was terrific, and the story unfolded well. When all is said and done, the actors realize the true gift is the ability to love.
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Summary: GOOD DIRECTIONAL DEBUT FOR JODIE FOSTER.
Review: Jodie Foster is known as one of the best actresses in these days, but with 'Little Man Tate' she proved that she is capable of direct a good movie. 'Little Man Tate' is a simple story, but it has many interesting angles.Basically it's the story of Fred Tate, a prodigious kid (expert in mathematics, physic, music and painting, among many other things), and the struggle of his mother Dede (Jodie Foster) to give his little son the possibility of enjoy a normal life without significant worries, like most of the 8 year old kids have. Eventually they meet Dr. Jane Grierson (Dianne Wiest), who sees in Fred a reflex of herself, and she tries to develop even more Fred's abilities and intelligence. 'Little Man Tate' is a movie with interesting and multidimensional characters, even though this is a little movie, almost independent cinema, it's interesting enough to see Jodie Foster's solid directional debut. The best performances in 'Little Man Tate' are: Adam Hann-Byrd as the little Fred Tate, he is the centerpiece of the plot and the movie, also Dianne Wiest is fine as Dr. Jane Grierson, her presence changes the life of Fred and his mom Dede. In 'Little Man Tate' Jodie Foster is adequate as an actress, but as a director she is even better.
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Summary: GOOD DIRECTIONAL DEBUT FOR JODIE FOSTER.
Review: Jodie Foster is known as one of the best actresses in these days, but with LITTLE MAN TATE she proved that she is capable of direct a good movie. LITTLE MAN TATE is a simple story, but it has many interesting angles. Basically it's the story of Fred Tate, a prodigious kid (expert in mathematics, physic, music and painting, among many other things), and the struggle of his mother Dede (Jodie Foster) to give his little son the possibility of enjoy a normal life without significant worries, like most of the 8 year old kids have. Eventually they meet Dr. Jane Grierson (Dianne Wiest), who sees in Fred a reflex of herself, and she tries to develop even more Fred's abilities and intelligence. LITTLE MAN TATE is a movie with interesting and multidimensional characters, even though this is a little movie, almost independent cinema, it's interesting enough to see Jodie Foster's solid directional debut. The best performances in LITTLE MAN TATE are: Adam Hann-Byrd as the little Fred Tate, he is the centerpiece of the plot and the movie, also Dianne Wiest is fine as Dr. Jane Grierson, her presence changes the life of Fred and his mom Dede. In LITTLE MAN TATE Jodie Foster is adequate as an actress, but as a director she is even better.
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Summary: Remarkable Performances
Review: The first time I watched this movie, I knew I was going to love it. Jodie Foster is a *superb* actress and director. In fact, "Little Man Tate" is her directoral debut. Dianne Wiest also gives a wonderful performance in this movie as the psychologist with whom Fred Tate (a stunning performance by Adam Hann-Byrd) studies. A little overbearing at times, she really gave her character life. Dede Tate (Foster) is Fred's Mom who doesn't have a steady job and feels like she is competing with Jane (Wiest) for Fred's affection. She finally comes to the realization that her son is looking for one thing and one thing only: a Mom. So now it's up to her to prove that she is a good mom. This movie is definitely meant for anyone who likes these actors. I say that because they are all at their best in this brilliant movie. The commentary by Jodie Foster is also a great addition to the movie. This is one movie that I will not get tired of anytime soon.
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Summary: Remarkable Performances
Review: The first time I watched this movie, I knew I was going to love it. Jodie Foster is a *superb* actress and director. In fact, "Little Man Tate" is her directoral debut. Dianne Wiest also gives a wonderful performance in this movie as the psychologist with whom Fred Tate (a stunning performance by Adam Hann-Byrd) studies. A little overbearing at times, she really gave her character life. Dede Tate (Foster) is Fred's Mom who doesn't have a steady job and feels like she is competing with Jane (Wiest) for Fred's affection. She finally comes to the realization that her son is looking for one thing and one thing only: a Mom. So now it's up to her to prove that she is a good mom. This movie is definitely meant for anyone who likes these actors. I say that because they are all at their best in this brilliant movie. The commentary by Jodie Foster is also a great addition to the movie. This is one movie that I will not get tired of anytime soon.
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Summary: Remarkable Performances
Review: The first time I watched this movie, I knew I was going to love it. Jodie Foster is a *superb* actress and director. In fact, "Little Man Tate" is her directoral debut. Dianne Wiest also gives a wonderful performance in this movie as the psychologist with whom Fred Tate (a stunning performance by Adam Hann-Byrd) studies. A little overbearing at times, she really gave her character life. Dede Tate (Foster) is Fred's Mom who doesn't have a steady job and feels like she is competing with Jane (Wiest) for Fred's affection. She finally comes to the realization that her son is looking for one thing and one thing only: a Mom. So now it's up to her to prove that she is a good mom. This movie is definitely meant for anyone who likes these actors. I say that because they are all at their best in this brilliant movie. The commentary by Jodie Foster is also a great addition to the movie. This is one movie that I will not get tired of anytime soon.
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Summary: A Cinematically Challenged Movie!
Review: The main idea behind the story is an excellent one, but it needs to be much further developed. Quite frankly, I consider the whole movie a new low for the film industry. The plot elements are extremely unrelated - be prepared for alot of confusion!While watching the movie you simply get many not-so-related facts thrown at you. I also wished they had a better conclusion.
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Summary: Genius With Heart
Review: This movie shows how a genius can be a great young man, even at 8 years old. He made people believe that they can have fun, even when they are gifted and expected to be serious all the time.
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Summary: Need To Cry...?
Review: This touching story never fails to bring me to tears when Fred reads his Clipper Ship Poem near the end.
This is a MUST OWN for the Emotionally Challenged! Need A Good Cry? Watch this film tonight!!!
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Summary: For Mothers and sons (Dads too).
Review: Touching and heart warming story of a young child genius who comes to terms with his intelligence and his mother (Jodie Foster) who loves him. Directed by Jodie with class and humanity.
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