bjflynn-40048 "Runoff" illuminates how Big Ag is literally shifting the landscape. Starting with the soil, corporate monoliths are corrupting our American roots and bankrupting the small, family farmers who have fed our nation. If you're looking for light fare, come back and watch "Runoff" when you're in the mood to dig into what's deeply wrong with our system and the rot at its core...this movie is more heart of darkness. The acting is A+ across the board from lead Joanne Kelly, who I had never seen before to character actor Tom Bower who's been in everything from Crazy Heart to Die Hard 2. I love docs like Food Inc and movies like Erin Brockovich but if you're looking for something more challenging, you'll probably get a lot out of "Runoff."

Red_Identity I can't say that the film didn't actually surprise me with its pace. I can take slow though, but the meat of what the film was really about is what struck more. There's a unique sensibility that it has that sort of makes it stand apart from others of its ilk. Even then, the directing is really impressive and helps to underline what's underneath. The performances in the film are also impressive. I first saw Joanne Kelly in Don't Blink and was impressed by her, and again I'm struck by her natural screen presence. She comes off as someone who's been doing this kind of thing for a long career. I don't think the film is amazing or anything, or even all that great, but it's definitely worth a watch.

JMRick I had missed the premiere of Runoff at the LA Film Festival, and so was very happy to catch it a few months later at the Woodstock Film Festival. I knew the film was about a woman running her family farm and dealing with big-food corporations. Without spoiling anything, I'll simply say, it's about a whole lot more.Kimberly Levin weaves an intricate tale about family traditions, faith in the community, and the survival of local agriculture amongst corporate greed... with a dynamic twist at the end. The story is told to us through the nuanced and powerful performance of Joanne Kelly, a woman fighting for her family's survival and faced with more than one dubious solution. Levin makes her heroine strong, thoughtful, and refreshingly realistic. Beautiful shots of rural Kentucky fill the frame, reminding us that the land- and specifically our use of it- is at stake. But, kudos to Levin for making a film that is much more than a morality tale. Runoff succeeds in layering suspense with each choice the characters make, building to a climax that left me shaken, and resonated for days. I love nothing more than thinking about a film long after I've left the theater-- as you will do-- when you see Runoff!

Bennett_Rodgers Runoff is an excellent film. It is a soul searching film that will make you think twice about your own life and your own decisions. The answer is not always black or white. Joanne Kelly was remarkable in her performance. I had only seen her in comedic roles, like 'Warehouse 13', but not in a dramatic role. She really brings the viewer in to her character and allows you to feel what she is thinking. Neal Huff delivered as a husband and father trying his best to provide for his family against tremendous odds. I had only seen Neal in a small role on 'Fringe' before this. Neal definitely went the distance with this character.Darlene Hunt was a great supporting actress as Paula. She brought depth and dimension to the whole family struggle. Alex Shaffer brought such realism to the character of Finley. Expect to see more of this young actor.The little boy, Kivlighan de Montebello, was just amazing. A natural. Excited to see what this actor does next.The cinematography was beautiful. The score was moving. The use of real working farms, while difficult for filming, added greatly to the realism and authenticity.All in all, a movie you could get lost in. Excellent film by director and writer Kimberly Levin.