Variety
"Same Kind of Different as Me" is a strange, sincere and sometimes clumsy plea for old-fashioned Christian empathy.
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Same Kind of Different as Me
The story of a homeless man (Djimon Hounsou), an art dealer (Greg Kinnear), and the woman who bound them together (Renée Zellweger).
Deborah Hall (Zellweger), wife of art dealer Ron, has a dream that leads the couple to make the acquaintance of Denver Moore (Hounsou). The unlikely relationship that unfolds between Hall and Moore ends up changing both of their lives for the better, helping save Ron and Deborah's marriage as well as coaxing a reconciliation between Hall and his father (Jon Voight).
Based on the memoir of the same name, co-written by Moore, Hall and Lynn Vincent.
2017Rating: PG, Mild themes and violence119 minsUSA
Drama
- Director:
- Michael Carney (feature debut)
- Writer:
- Ron HallAlexander FoardMichael Carney
- Cast:
- Greg KinnearDjimon HounsouOlivia HoltJon VoightRenée ZellwegerLara GriceTy Parker
Same Kind of Different as Me / Reviews
Roger Ebert
It can be hard to disagree with the heart and events of this true tale, except for when the movie reveals itself to be mighty self-congratulatory.
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The very horrible complexities of racism and intolerance are simplified in ways inherent to many a Hollywood and faith-based film, all in the aim of glib uplift that may salve the individual spirit but solves absolutely nothing.
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