Free of Eden (1998)
After witnessing a violent shoot-out, Sydney Poitier decides it’s time to change her life. She lives in the slums of New York, her mother’s an alcoholic, her best friend is pregnant, she just lost her fast-food job, and she never finished high school. Since she can’t even write a statement of purpose on a job application, she thinks hiring a tutor will be the answer to all her problems. She approaches Sidney Poitier and they begin a steady stream of lessons.
Sidney Poitier probably wanted to give his daughter a break into the movie business, which explains his executive producer credit in this television movie. But, as amusing as it is to see her adopt his mannerisms, that’s about as much amusement as you’ll get out of the movie. I don’t know if Sydney inherited her father’s head tilt but not his acting chops, or if the director gave particularly bad advice, but the acting in this film leaves much to be desired. Everyone overacts ad nauseum, and when exaggerated acting is paired with such a corny, saccharin-filled script, it’s really not any fun to watch. This is the type of movie that gives tv movies a bad name. It’s beyond predictable, not at all realistic, and terribly trite.
I haven't been able to find Free of Eden available on DVD anywhere, so if you'd like to watch it, click here to watch it on YouTube. And thanks "TheeSymphony85'AliveAgain Channel" for posting!
DLM warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie is not your friend. It's nearly exclusively filmed with camera that swerves and swirls unexpectedly. It will probably make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
More Sidney Poitier movies here!
Sidney Poitier probably wanted to give his daughter a break into the movie business, which explains his executive producer credit in this television movie. But, as amusing as it is to see her adopt his mannerisms, that’s about as much amusement as you’ll get out of the movie. I don’t know if Sydney inherited her father’s head tilt but not his acting chops, or if the director gave particularly bad advice, but the acting in this film leaves much to be desired. Everyone overacts ad nauseum, and when exaggerated acting is paired with such a corny, saccharin-filled script, it’s really not any fun to watch. This is the type of movie that gives tv movies a bad name. It’s beyond predictable, not at all realistic, and terribly trite.
I haven't been able to find Free of Eden available on DVD anywhere, so if you'd like to watch it, click here to watch it on YouTube. And thanks "TheeSymphony85'AliveAgain Channel" for posting!
DLM warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie is not your friend. It's nearly exclusively filmed with camera that swerves and swirls unexpectedly. It will probably make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
More Sidney Poitier movies here!