Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

2013
Movie
101 min
English

After running away from her abusive mother, a streetwise teen seeks refuge with her father, but he rejects her when he learns that she's pregnant.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users71%
Director: Ronald KraussGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A pregnant teenager flees her abusive mother and enters the world of homeless and runaway youth. She finds an unlikely connection with a kind stranger, but her past continues to haunt her. The film explores themes of survival, faith, and the search for family in difficult circumstances.

Critical Reception

Gimme Shelter received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the film melodramatic and predictable. While some praised Vanessa Hudgens' performance, others felt the movie struggled to balance its gritty subject matter with its earnest, often sentimental, tone. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Vanessa Hudgens delivers a committed performance, but the film is often bogged down by its heavy-handed melodrama.
  • The movie attempts to tackle serious social issues but feels overly sentimental and lacks depth.
  • Despite some strong acting, the narrative is predictable and fails to offer fresh insights into its subject matter.

Google audience: Viewers found the film to be an emotional and impactful story, with many commending Vanessa Hudgens for her powerful performance. However, some felt the plot was predictable and the subject matter was handled in a somewhat heavy-handed manner.

Fun Fact

Vanessa Hudgens lost 15 pounds and intentionally shunned makeup to portray her character, Agnes 'Apple' Bailey, realistically.

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