“Okay, so your refund comes to 485.05.”

From Kajillionaire.

Raised by parents (Richard Jenkins and Debra Winger) that were only concerned about preparing her for the next con, Old Dolio (Evan Rachel Wood) has emerged a skilled, but emotionally-confused thief.  The trio is willing to enter any sweepstakes, pull a wide variety of cons, or do practically any job, even attending court-mandates parenting classes in someone’s place… as long as there’s money at the other end.  When their landlord (Mark Ivanir) tells the family that they have two weeks to pay the last three months of rent that they owe, they don’t know how they will be able to gather the money in such a short time.  However, Old Dolio comes up with the idea of flying together to New York with a trip they won, and having her parents take her luggage on the return trip, so Old Dolio can claim the money from her travelers insurance.  On the flight back to California, Theresa and Robert sit next to the talkative and fun Melanie (Gina Rodriguez), and the old con artists befriend her and even tell her the truth of what they do.  Old Dolio is not thrilled to have Melanie around, especially since her parents pay so much attention to her, which only serves as a painful reminder of how little affection her parents ever gave her.  When the travelers insurance check is delayed, Melanie brings Old Dolio and her parents into the homes of elderly people when she makes deliveries.  The con artists are able to make some money, but Old Dolio grows distant as she realizes how differently her parents treated her as child.  When Robert and Theresa’s treatment of Old Dolio is too much for Melanie, the two young women leave, taking the insurance check with them, and Old Dolio must decide if her life is better on her own or back with her parents.

This drama offers an interesting look at the world of cons and small crime that is difficult to watch at times. The emotional trauma, abuse, and neglect is prevalent in the background through the entire movie, which will make it difficult to watch for some viewers. Wood is captivating to watch, even when heartbreaking, which makes Kajillionaire an unforgettable story.

| Rated: R | Running Time: 106 minutes |Genre: drama|

||Family Viewing||Cursing: 4* of 10|Nudity: 2 of 10|Sexuality: 0 of 10|Gore: 0 of 10

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