Terri

2011

Comedy / Drama

5
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 88% · 96 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 61% · 5K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 10642 10.6K

overweight child underage drinking urination high school friends pijamas

Director

Azazel Jacobs Photo
Azazel Jacobs

Top cast

Tara Karsian Photo
Tara Karsian as Mrs. Davidson
Logan Holladay Photo
Logan Holladay as Student on Rope
Bridger Zadina Photo
Bridger Zadina as Chad Markson
Jacob Wysocki Photo
Jacob Wysocki as Terri
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967.85 MB
1280*690
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 45 min
Seeds 5
1.94 GB
1920*1036
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 45 min
Seeds 6

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by ferguson-6 7 / 10

Island of Misfits

Greetings again from the darkness. Indie films are at a disadvantage on many fronts, not the least of which is budget. That usually limits the indie scene to personal, poignant stories of relationships and self-discovery. Quirky, yet believable characters are often the difference between ho-hum and worth-seeing. Writer Patrick Dewitt and Director Azazel Jacobs definitely provide some curious characters of interest.Jacob Wysocki portrays Terri, an overweight outcast who is often humiliated and bullied at high school. Terri seems to have given up on ever fitting in. The proof is in the pajamas that he has begun wearing to class every day. But as usual with "troubled" teens, there is more to the story. We see his home life which consists of constant care for his Uncle James (Creed Bratton from The Office), who is apparently suffering from dementia. We get no backstory on the missing parents, but it's clear that Terri's responsibility at home outweigh his concerns for a missing social life at school.Enter Assistant Principal, Mr. Fitgerald. Played by John C Riley, Mr. Fitzgerald takes a special interest in the 'monsters and misfits'. The reason is pretty obvious ... he was one himself. His goal, even his life's calling, is to encourage these kids to understand that life gets better and that NO ONE really has it figured out. We are just doing the best we can.Terri's world collides with a couple other students. Chad (Bridger Sadina) is so angry at the world that he pulls his hair right out from his scalp - and is quick with a cutting line, though he clearly just seeks attention. Heather (Olivia Crociacchia) is saved from expulsion after a very generous move by Terri. Her world of popularity comes crashing down, but Terri is the presence that gets her through. Watching these characters interact with Mr. Fitzgerald emphasizes how much we all need someone to care ... someone to believe in us.The film moves at a realistic to life pace. That means it is very slow compared to most movies. The characters are allowed to develop, as are most of the scenes. Jacob Wysocki's performance can be compared to Gabourey Sidibe in "Precious". They are large youngsters who don't use their size to comedic effect. Instead, they both display humanity and real emotions in a less than perfect world.Certainly not a movie for everyone, but if you enjoy intimate stories about people just trying to get through life ... no special effects, explosions or asinine punchlines ... then Terri is worth a look.
Reviewed by keidem4-829-441667 7 / 10

Terri an odd but endearing dose of humanity

Reviewed by FilmStallion 7 / 10

Terri...3 out of 4 Skittles

Terri comes off as your typical indie film with awkward characters dealing with unique, yet realistic situations. Several times in the film it felt as if long time micro-budget indie director Azazel Jacobs, and screenwriter Patrick Dewitt were trying to be different because that what indie films are supposed to do, but their strong cast refuses to color inside the lines and let that happen.Newcomer Wysocki brings a true sense of realism as the title character Terri. He is an awkward outsider who doesn't fit in with the "normal" crowd in high school. After a series of late tardies and his refusal to wear anything other than pajamas to school he is sent to the principal's office where Mr. Fitzgerald (Reilly) takes an interest and gives the lost kid a sense of hope.John C. Reilly is no stranger to the indie scene with scores of roles in smaller films including recently in Cedar Rapids and Cyrus. Reilly easily blends in as an actor into any size of film no matter how large or small. He knows when to turn up the silly, or ease into the dark side. Reilly finds the perfect balance in Terri.The supporting cast discovers ways to make their mark as well. Bridger Zadina finds laughs as Terri's deeply disturbed new friend with scores of his own problems. Olivia Crocicchia, best known for her role as Denis Leary's daughter, Katy, on the long running television hit Rescue Me, has no trouble as the nice teenage girl slipping down the wrong path. She shows great promise, and is a role or two away from finding herself on the next big thing list. It was also nice to see Creed Bratton break away from his hilariously bizarre character on The Office. It's stunning to see him in a serious role.Terri had many chances to slip into the pit holes that bring down any hopeful indie film, but finds away to dance over the trouble. Just when the film felt like it was being indie for Indies' sake it threw a curveball…and this is one audience member who is glad that some film's still attempt to be different.For more quick reviews check out www.FilmStallion.com
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