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‘Pearl’ Review: Anthony LaPaglia and Larsen Thompson Are Well-Matched in an Uneven but Affecting Drama

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Joe Leydon Film CriticWildly uneven but sporadically affecting, Bobby Roth’s “Pearl” is a curiously disjointed drama that relies on the compelling performances of veteran actor Anthony LaPaglia and promising newcomer Larsen Thompson for most of its emotional impact.

A few abrupt narrative transitions indicate that some scenes, for whatever reason, must have been discarded during the editing process.

But what remains on screen is enough to hold attention and generate rooting interest, especially if you’re amused by inside-baseball allusions to the film and TV industry.There is an unmistakable air of autobiography to “Pearl,” along with the distinct flavor of a labor of love.

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