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Leftie
Futuristic movie about Alejandro, a gifted left-handed child marble player who must win a competition as the entire town's hopes - and money - rest on him.
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Plot Summary
A charismatic but unreliable former rock star, leftie, returns to his small hometown after 20 years away. He's trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter and also to win back his ex-wife. However, his attempts to mend his family life are constantly undermined by his past and his impulsive nature.
Critical Reception
Leftie received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its heartfelt performances and underlying themes of redemption, while others found its narrative predictable and its humor occasionally falling flat. Audiences generally responded more favorably to the film's emotional core.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Anthony Stewart Head's performance.
Some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic.
The film's attempts at humor were not universally successful.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the village of Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire, England.
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