The Man in the Moon

the many small moments of truth in Wing-field's insightful and compelling screenplay....the script occasionally falters....terrific performances....sensitive direction and superb performances.... ... Full Review

Perhaps "The Man in the Moon" marks the eclipse of a glorious career. The adult cast, which includes Tess Harper and Sam Waterston as Ma and Pa Trant, is soberly directed through prodigious wads of exposition by Robert Mulligan, who is nevertheless in rapport with the younger players. ... Full Review

But if you focus on that, you'll miss all the charms that make this movie so special and unusual. Awkward 14-year-old Dani (Witherspoon) looks up to her smart and beautiful 17-year-old sister Maureen (Warfield) who's on the verge of leaving home for college. ... Full Review

It is probably the greatest strength of The Man in the Moon that it is easily taken as much less than it is. Released in 1991, "The Man in the Moon" is a fine example of the type of small budget, beautifully made films that would be all too rare throughout the decade. ... Full Review

The Man in the Moon " is a wonderful movie, but it is more than that, it is a victory of tone and mood. The Man in the Moon " is like a great short story, one of those masterpieces of language and mood where not one word is wrong, or unnecessary. ... Full Review

Although his final film, 1991's The Man in the Moon , lacks Mockingbird's accolades and currency as a cultural touchstone, it also merits consideration as one of his best.....He studies a medical textbook for clues, keeps track of personal bests regarding the length of time girls allow him to fondle their breasts....A blip on the box office radar-the Internet Movie Database reports gross receipts at a little over $2.8 million.... ... Full Review