James Mottern’s directorial debut belongs to the ever-growing subgenre of films where a free spirit is suddenly saddled with a child (see
Big Daddy,
Raising Helen,
Old Dogs, etc.) Though
Trucker travels a well-worn road, it sets itself apart with the strong performances from its cast. Lead actress Michelle Monaghan, who has previously impressed in
Gone Baby Gone and
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, is particularly notable, giving a raw, unselfconscious turn as the eponymous woman.
Trucker doesn’t try to make its protagonist, Diane Ford (Monaghan), look good. Instead, the film quickly establishes her hard edges with a col...
Released:
2008
Rated:
R
Length:
93 mins