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Stories are often told of the limitless strength and determination of a woman who’s fighting for her children or grandchildren—even going so far as to lift a car to save a loved one. And in Let Him Go, one resolute grandmother is determined to save the little boy who means everything to her.
Let Him Go stars Kevin Costner and Diane Lane as George and Margaret Blackledge, a grieving couple whose son was killed after being thrown from a horse at their home in Montana. When his widow, Lorna (Kayli Carter), later remarries and moves out with their grandson, Margaret is heartbroken—and her suspicions about Lorna’s new husband are confirmed when she witnesses his abusive behavior. So when the young family disappears suddenly—seemingly to return to his family in North Dakota—Margaret is determined to find them and bring her grandson back to safety.
As George and Margaret climb into their old wagon and hit the open road through the plains and valleys and small towns of 1960s Montana, the scenery may be striking and serene, but there’s a very real sense of foreboding building for the couple. While George just wants to give Margaret a chance to say goodbye, Margaret is preparing for a fight. And when they learn more about the family they’re going to meet, they realize that their chances of a calm, civil discussion are slim.
At the center of this drama and suspense are the women. Lorna is a loving mom who’s trying to do her best to protect and care for her son, but it’s also clear that she’s can’t do it on her own. So the battle comes down to the grandmothers: to loving, devoted Margaret and Lesley Manville’s Blanche Weboy, a ruthless and controlling woman who will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
But it’s Diane Lane’s remarkable performance as Margaret that truly stands out. She’s far from perfect—especially to her daughter-in-law—but her heart is in the right place. And though she’s certainly a strong character, her passion, her dedication, and her story of endurance in spite of loss will bring viewers to tears time and time again throughout her journey.
Let Him Go is a compelling film—a mix of tense Western, taut thriller, and heartbreaking family drama. It isn’t a fast-paced action movie, but it’s a beautiful story about a mother’s (or grandmother’s) unwavering love.
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Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it.
Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course.
As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com).
Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Anna. She welcomes questions, comments, and fan mail at kdk@nightsandweekends.com.
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Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it.
Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course.
As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com).
Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Anna. She welcomes questions, comments, and fan mail at kdk@nightsandweekends.com.
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