Betty Anne Waters (BTANW)

Betty Anne Waters

(BTANW)

IPOed 20 Feb, 2009 @ H$18.00
Status Production (filming February)
Release Date TBA 2009?
Release Pattern MOD/WIDE?
Directed by Tony Goldwyn (The Last Kiss, Someone Like You)
Starring Hilary Swank (P.S. I love you, Freedom Writers), Minnie Driver (Phantom of the Opera, Ella Enchanted) & Sam Rockwell (Choke, Frost/Nixon)
Genre Legal Drama
Studio TBA
Written by Pamela Gray

About The biographical drama is about a working mother goes to law school to represent her brother who has been wrongfully convicted of murder and has exhausted his chances to appeal his conviction through public defenders

My 5 cents I am one of Swanks least likely fans and cringe at her in this role as it may have oscar potential. I found Rockwell hillarious in last years Choke, which is a shame since he's walking the green mile again in a dramatic role that John C Reily was originally considered for. Minnie Driver, remember her? another actor suited in a more comedic role, she was great in sleepers though. Comparisons, any average courtroom drama, just don't expect twists like in the great ones - Primal Fear and Fracture. It does give off an Erin Brockovich vibe. Director is more known for his TV resume, and has done more romantic comedies in features.

Recommendation Short, could easily be considered a pass as it is likely being fast tracked to be in cinemas this year. This is a better option than Swanks other project, The Resident also Ipoing today.