Crossing Over

It's really surprising (for me) to read, that Kramers (director/writer) previous efforts as a writer, were Mindhunters and Running Scared (which he also directed). Both movies, that are more in the action genre and wouldn't really leave with the feeling that... Full review

This film looks at the experiences of five individuals, who crosses path with an Immigration officer. "Crossing Over" is more than I expected. It tells so many forgotten stories that are worthy of mention, because of their desire to strive for... Full review

I wasn't the biggest fan of 2005's 'Crash,' and although I did think it was a well made film, it was certainly my second choice for the Best Picture Oscar. Unfortunately, we take a huge leap backwards for the extremely similar... Full review

did not know what to expect from this. Overall it was a good movie that i enjoyed watching. A little bit sad and hard to follow at first but it all tied together in the end.... Full review

This movie must have been written by Obama himself! This movie was written to send a message to all American's to have patience with the illegal's in our country. Didn't work for me though. I did learn something by watching this... Full review

Though there have been many films about the horrors faced by illegal immigrants attempting to get into or stay in the US, few films have addressed the issues on both sides of the table as well as CROSSING OVER. This film... Full review

A good movie with international views here. Not exactly for a fan lookin' for non stop action, this movie is thought provoking.... Full review

It is all about what you feel rather than what you think. If you are such a person then this movie is for you. There is just one thing that stands out and differentiates birth and death and that is 'feeling'.... Full review

This movie makes crash seem like over-dramatized sensationalism. Crossing Over has a powerhouse cast portraying a far more realistic depiction of attitudes and perspectives in contemporary America. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because towards the end... Full review

Actually, i like this movie...and wondered why the critics didn't. it is full of emotions, plus the story and the acting are good, yet memorable. this is rare but i don't agree with the critics this time...!!!... Full review

her back with Ray Liotta's sleazy adjudicator.....So, Ford is a scowling, weary illegal-alien buster attempting to reunite a boy with the mother (Alice Braga) he chucked back to Mexico..... ... Full Review

doesn't bother to attempt to paint an overly perfect picture of the American dream either.....it's a realistic movie on immigration that will get you to feel strong emotional connections to the characters.....The most striking story is....Her performance was very heartfelt as I felt for her more than any other character.....Harrison Ford did pretty well also, showing a resistance, trying to do his job of reporting illegal immigrants.... ... Full Review

characters with badges embarrass the country as they discuss their woes with all the predictable machismo of a Frank Miller character.....The twists plotted for each of the storylines never seem as shocking as director and writer Wayne Kramer clearly wanted them to be.....The dialogue of the film is so painfully cop-drama formula....It wants to make an impact on you so badly despite its hollow shell of a narrative..... ... Full Review

somehow lucked into a stellar cast.....Wayne Kramer's "Crossing Over" has been battered with controversy and behind-the-scenes squabbling during its extensive road to release..... ... Full Review

I liked the movie and I liked the characters and the portrayal of those characters.....this movie is a good one to see.....though he was a very good actor even....if it was a bit slow, it was still a good story..... ... Full Review

Monday August 3 2009 by Allan Hunter THE lure of the American Dream still acts like a clarion call to the poor, huddled masses of the world. ... Full Article

Harrison Ford and Alice Braga star in "Crossing Over." (The Weinsten Co.) This immigration drama borders on the overly familiar. Set in L.A., this ensemble extravaganza even has a fender bender to drive home its "Crash" similarities. ... Full Article

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CROSSING OVER (The Weinstein Company Home Entertainment. $19.98) : When this long-delayed multi-story immigration drama from Wayne Kramer (the man behind the infinitely better "The Cooler" and "Running Scared") finally hit theaters (briefly) earlier this year, there were many news... ... Full Article

This week on DVD, celebrate the big screen heroics of two former movie heroes (Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino, Harrison Ford in Crossing Over) or watch Clive Owen and Naomi Watts do battle with an evil bank (Tom Tykwer's The... ... Full Article

Lugging little more than their clothing, four Hispanic children rushed toward a green 1978 Bonneville to continue their race across Texas. They were evading immigration and law enforcement authorities for fear of being separated from one another and their only... ... Full Article