A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 108 minutes
✓ Genre: Crime, Drama
✓ Stars: Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein, Kevin Spacey, Jena Malone
✓ Director: Kevin Spacey, Edward T. McAvoy, Palmer West, Jonah Smith, Jeff Betancourt
The The United States of Leland (2003) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The United States of Leland (2003) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The United States of Leland (2003) is staring with Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling, Chris Klein, Kevin Spacey, Jena Malone, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Kevin Spacey, Edward T. McAvoy, Palmer West, Jonah Smith, Jeff Betancourt juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.