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A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints

starring: Robert Downey Jr., Rosario Dawson, Shia LaBeouf, Dianne Wiest, Melonie Diaz
directed by: Dito Montiel

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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0687797113696
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: First Look Pictures
Manufacturer: First Look Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: First Look Pictures
Release Date: February 20, 2007
Running Time: 98 minutes
Sales Rank: 5533
Studio: First Look Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: October 13, 2006



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A coming-of-age drama about a boy growing up in astoria ny during the 1980s. As his friends end up dead on drugs or in prison he comes to believe he has been saved from their fate by various so-called saints. Studio: First Look Home Entertain Release Date: 09/04/2007 Starring: Robert Downey Jr Chazz Palminteri Run time: 98 minutes Rating: R

Amazon.com:
A film adaptation of Dito Montiel's memoir of the same name, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints is a compelling, thoughtful movie based on Montiel's childhood growing up in 1980s Queens. A writer and director who understands his limitations, Montiel wisely left the acting to the pros. Shia LaBeouf (Holes) plays him during his adolescence, while Robert Downey Jr. (Good Night, and Good Luck, Wonder Boys) portrays the grown-up Dito. Never mind that there is absolutely no physical resemblance between the two actors; LaBeouf and Downey are so convincing in their roles it doesn't matter. Switching effortlessly from present day (where Dito is a successful author) to the past (where he is a tough little kid trying to figure out if there is life beyond New York), A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints tackles Dito's complicated relationship with his parents (Chazz Palminteri and Dianne Wiest), as well as the friends he left behind. Eric Roberts is magnificent in a small role as one of Dito's tough, childhood buddies. His powerful performance makes viewers remember there was a time when Roberts was better known for his acting skills than for being Julia's big brother. Montiel--a first-time filmmaker--won the Director's Award at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival for his autobiographical movie. Raw, gritty, and honest, Saints) makes a strong impact and leaves the viewer curious as to how the rest of Montiel's life will work out. --Jae-Ha Kim



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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - An Inspiring Tale From The Inner City
A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints tells the tale of director Dito Monteil's struggle for life and ... Read More


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Hipster Lite
If one has never directed a film before one should not, I repeat (with even greater emphasis), should ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Growing up in Queens
Sincere and heartbreaking story about four friends growing up in Queens. They go to school together, ... Read More


Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - can you say "daddy issues" ?
wow! Where to start ?? Umm...the writer and editor both deserve the one star rating. The editior seemed ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - LIKE THE FILM'S CHARACTERS...THIS FILM GOES NOWHERE!
I like these types of films and this film has some excellent performances. Diane Wiest is fantastic in her ... Read More

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