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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.6 / 100
2013·Drama / Romance / TV Movie·1h 24m

SECOND CHANCES

Jenny McLean is a single mom working at a 911-call center struggling to make ends meet and raise her two kids, Elsie and Luke. Although still reeling from her divorce, Jenny can’t help but flirt when she gets emergency calls from Jeff, a local firefighter she nicknames “Cowboy” for his handsome voice. When Jeff is hurt in the line of duty, he finds himself unable to climb stairs and needing to rent a first floor room from Jenny. It isn't long before the sparks are flying but can Jenny allow herself to take the risk?

Above the Line
Ernie Barbarash·DirectorJames T. Buck·WriterKaren Struck·WriterJames W. Wrenn·Director of PhotographyLawrence Shragge·Original Music ComposerJennifer Jean Cacavas·Editor
Cast
Alison Sweeney·Jenny McLeanGreg Vaughan·Jeff SinclairEd Asner·Chief BuddyBenjamin Stockham·Luke McLeanDawnn Lewis·MariaCharlotte Labadie·Elsie McLeanDiego Serrano·GuillermoBriana Lane·ReginaRance Howard·WilburNikki Hahn·Maddie
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Ernie Barbarash·Director
Writing· 2
James T. Buck·WriterKaren Struck·Writer
Camera· 1
James W. Wrenn·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jennifer Jean Cacavas·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Lawrence Shragge·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Kelly Kwon·Costume Design
Production· 4
James Wilberger·ProducerLarry Levinson·Executive ProducerAmanda Phillips·Co-Executive ProducerBrian Gordon·Co-Executive Producer
By the Numbers
72.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Hopeful, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a collage of four individuals, with a woman on the left occupying a larger portion of the frame, and three other individuals (two men and on”

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Key Elements
EarringsTableChairsLampPicture FrameDesk
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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