'Down in the Valley': The movie, like the romance, falls apart

Long before Edward Norton's delusional-cowboy-in-California movie "Down in the Valley" completely unravels, which it does with reckless disregard for story, the movie bides its time by being just plain irritating. This is Southern California indie filmmaking at its most overripe, with lingering, moody scenes shot in the San Fernando Valley and a moaning soundtrack. Read the full review

TO SUM UP
Harlan Carruthers, a charismatic cowboy who seems as if he would be much more at home in Monument Valley than in the San Fernando Valley, has a chance encounter with Tobe, a bored and restless suburban teenager, turning both of their lives upside down.

FILM FACTS ...
ThinkFilm
'Down in the Valley'

Director: David Jacobson
Starring: Edward Norton, Evan Rachel Wood, David Morse, Rory Culkin, Bruce Dern
Run time: 114 minutes
Release date: May 5, 2006
Rating: R for violence, sexual content, language and drug use.

On the web
Official movie site
View the trailer
   Trailers require Quicktime

Rate 'Down in the Valley'
  Go see it
  Make it a matinee
  Wait to rent
  Don't bother


Voter Limit: Once per Hour
View Poll Results
READ THE REVIEW

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: D+
"Strange? Yes. Does it work? Uh, no way."

Austin American-Statesman: 3 of 5 stars
"The uniformly strong performances point out the film's weaknesses."


Search AJC Archives

Search staff-written and other selected articles.
Advanced search

from 1985 to present     from 1868 - 1939
  

Kudzu.com services

Find the right people for the job:

Keyword     Business Name

Powered by Kudzu