Here on Earth
Here on Earth

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Here on Earth

2000
Movie
96 min
English

Three lives of three young people intersect over the course of one summer. A rich student and a young working-class man accidentally destroy a diner when their impromptu road race takes a disastrous turn. Ordered by a judge to spend the summer repairing the building, they find themselves becoming rivals for the affections of the owner's daughter.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users55%
Director: Mark WatersGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man from a wealthy family inherits a dying mill town and is forced to confront his past and his future. He finds himself torn between his privileged upbringing and the struggles of the town's inhabitants. Complicating matters further is his burgeoning romance with a local girl who is connected to his family's complicated history.

Critical Reception

Here on Earth received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. While some acknowledged the performances of the young cast, the film was generally criticized for its derivative storytelling and melodramatic tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on tired romantic drama tropes.

  • Performances are earnest but can't overcome a weak script.

  • Lacks originality and emotional depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some viewers found the romantic storyline appealing, many felt the film was cliché and failed to offer a fresh perspective. The chemistry between the leads was sometimes praised, but the overall plot was often cited as a major disappointment.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of the earliest major roles for both Josh Hartnett and Leelee Sobieski, who would go on to have significant careers in Hollywood.

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