An inspiring drama about a solitary high school groundskeeper who becomes the unlikey mentor of a struggling teen.An inspiring drama about a solitary high school groundskeeper who becomes the unlikey mentor of a struggling teen.An inspiring drama about a solitary high school groundskeeper who becomes the unlikey mentor of a struggling teen.
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- GoofsAfter Seth evaluates Netty's Chevelle, he tells him, while holding the radiator hose, that his transmission is shot and then proceeds to tell him that to fix it, a used block will cost him around $800 or $900. When mechanics refer to the "block" they are referring to the engine. The engine and transmission are completely separate.
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Abel's Field
Overall, a really good movie about a teenage high school boy left to care for two sisters on his own and the ensuing struggles. Kevin Sorbo as Abel, wanders into a small Texas town and starts working at the high school as a janitor where he and the boy meet & are made to work together, each carrying a secret and both unwilling to reach out for help. The performances are solid, there's not too much cheesy romantic goop, and the plot moves along nicely. The main drawback for me is the ending with too many questions about Abel (Kevin Sorbo) and a couple loose ends not tied up, such as the crime. I would have appreciated more character development/insight into Abel, Sorbo's character personally. There's a legal flaw as well... in that a high crime has allegedly been committed with premeditation apparently (or was it?) -- and if so, the legal penalty is askew. However, other than these minor points, it's a great family movie, entertaining, and one that feels the passion of the actors for this project.
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- $3,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1
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