Molly (1999 film)
Molly | |
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William J. MacDonald | |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Gabriel Beristain |
Edited by | Humphrey Dixon |
Music by | Trevor Jones |
Production company | |
Distributed by | MGM Distribution Co. |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $21 million |
Box office | $17,650 (USA) |
Molly is a 1999
Plot
A 28-year-old
Molly's neurologist, Susan Brookes, suggests an experimental surgery in which genetically modified brain cells are implanted into Molly's brain. While Buck initially balks at the suggestion, he finally consents to the surgery and Molly makes a gradual but miraculous recovery, speaking fluidly and interacting with others in a normal way. Buck begins taking Molly to social events, like a production of Romeo and Juliet, a baseball game and fancy dinners. However, after a few months, Molly's brain begins to reject the transplanted cells and she begins to regress into her previous state. Both Molly and Buck must accept the eventual loss of Molly's cure and her regression into her previous state.
In the final scene of the film, Buck accepts Molly's autism and vows to remain in Molly's life by creating a room for her at his home that looks just like the room she had at the institution.
Cast
- Elisabeth Shue as Molly McKay
- Lauren Richter as 7-year-old Molly McKay
- Aaron Eckhart as Buck McKay
- Tanner Lee Prairie as 8-year-old Buck McKay
- Jill Hennessy as Susan Brookes
- Thomas Jane as Sam
- D. W. Moffett as Mark Cottrell
- Elizabeth Mitchell as Beverly Trehare
- Robert Harper as Dr. Simmons
- Elaine Hendrix as Jennifer Thomas
- Michael Paul Chan as Domingo
- Lucy Liu as Brenda
- Jon Pennell as Gary McKay
- Sarah Wynter as Julie McKay
- Jay Acovone as Jack, The Bartender
Release
The film earned
Critical reception
Molly received mostly mixed to negative reviews from critics.
See also
References
- ^ FILM REVIEW; Taking the Tears Out of a Potentially Tear-Jerking Plot - The New York Times
- ^ Eric's Bad Movies: Molly (1999) - MTV
- ^ "Molly (1999)". Box Office Mojo. IMDB. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
- ^ "Molly". Variety. 1999-10-18. Archived from the original on 2021-06-28.
- ^ Shue's Performance Carries Liberating Message in 'Molly' - Los Angeles Times
- ^ "Molly". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
- ^ "Molly". Metacritic. Retrieved January 5, 2012.