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Firstborn (1984 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Firstborn' (titled 'Moving In' in Europe) is a 1984 drama film starring Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Corey Haim (in his film debut), Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert Downey Jr., and Christopher Collet. It was filmed in New Jersey and New York State. It was eventually released on DVD and Blu-ray on July 31, 2012.
Plot summary
Sixteen-year-old Jake Livingston has been the man of the Livingston home since his parents divorced 2 years earlier, that is, until his mother started seeing Sam. Sam, an alcoholic and drug addict, introduces Jake's mother to a self-destructive lifestyle.
His mom, Wendy, can't see beyond Sam's charms or her own emotional needs, while his younger brother, Brian, succumbs to Sam's ingratiating manner. Jake resents Sam's constant presence in the household, however, particularly when Sam begins to establish rules and discipline for the boys and expects them to obey.
Jake becomes aware of a drug deal that Sam is engaged in, steals the drugs, and hides them. Sam becomes verbally then physically violent with Jake, demanding the drugs be returned. Seeing this behavior, Wendy finally realizes that Jake was only protecting her and Brian, so she demands Sam leave. Sam starts beating Jake, then tries to beat Wendy. Jake stands up to Sam and demands that he leave, threatening to kill him if he ever comes back. Sam then leaves as the family holds each other. Wendy apologizes and thanks Jake for saving the family's lives.
Cast
* Teri Garr as Wendy Livingston
* Peter Weller as Sam
* Christopher Collet as Jake Livingston
* Corey Haim as Brian Livingston
* Sarah Jessica Parker as Lisa
* Robert Downey Jr. as Lee
Reception
'Firstborn' received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 36% from 14 reviews.
References
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