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‘Palmer’ review: Treacly Justin Timberlake drama is out of sync

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Few elements of Justin Timberlake’s new movie “Palmer” are ever *NSYNC.
We’ve got committed performances from the actor and the wonderful June Squibb, but a …

Few elements of Justin Timberlake’s new movie “Palmer” are ever *NSYNC. We’ve got committed performances from the actor and the wonderful June Squibb, but a script written in crayon. They play embraceable characters with messy lives, but have been directed by a hacksaw. The gooey drama made me roll my eyes when it should’ve been tearin’ up my heart. Eddie (Timberlake), who goes by Palmer, has just been released from prison for a crime that’s initially not revealed, and moves in with his grandma Vivian (Squibb) back home. Upon arrival, though, he’s confused to discover a meek little boy, whom he’s never seen before, in the living room.

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