Labor Day
Labor Day is a 2013 American drama film based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Joyce Maynard, directed by Jason Reitman, and packaged on DVD. Starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin.
Kate Winslet delivers an award worthy performance as a reclusive single mother, who, along with her teenage son, have their lives changed forever when they cross paths with an escaped convict (Josh Brolin), who takes the family hostage during Labor Day weekend. A beautiful, non-traditional love story.
Critic Reviews:
- " A compelling, if slightly far-fetched tale, of the kinds of connections people make. " – Richard Crouse
- " My gut tells me that Reitman has pretty much made exactly the film he wanted. " – Richard Propes
- " The three central performances are amazingly complex and introspective, each actor providing the perfect mix of either apprehension or confidence. " – Jared Mobarak