Buckle up Brilliant portrayal of regular people trying to find their way through a painful situation. I wasn't prepared to enjoy the movie either yet all lead actors demonstrated their worth by bringing the script to life.
such a disappointment A widow (Berry) invites her husband's friend, Jerry (Del Toro) to live with her and her two kids. Her husband's best friend (Lynch) befriends Jerry.
I fail to see what was so great in this movie, certainly not the script !
As for the acting, only Benicio del Toro and John Carroll Lynch are worth mentioning. The others definitely delivered second rate performances, especially Halle Berry. The directing was not extraordinary. It wasn't even ordinary. It was just plain lame. The photography was pretty awful, the characters were lost with the background, mostly in the scenes shot outside.
I was told by friends the movie was fun, and went by quickly. I don't think I've ever seen such a slow film! and time sure didn't go by fast enough. It was so slow that I started watching it at x1.5 speed with subtitles, and it still didn't pick up. This morning I finally gave it another chance by resuming it, and frankly, I fail to see the point of the movie.
Unless you have a good reason to watch this boring drama, I'd stay away from it.
Sad but so true This movie was really sad, but the way the director told the story was incredible. You thought you could have been there.
THE RAWEST OF FEELINGS THIS MOVIE WHICH I JUST HAPPEN TO HEAR ABOUT ON A SHOW. WOW, IT HAD SUCH POWER AND LITTLE VIOLENCE. IT HAD SO MUCH COMPASSION AND LOVE WITHOUT THE SEXUAL CONTENT. IT WAS A MOVIE FOR AND ABOUT FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE. A WOMENS DISTASTE FOR ANOTHER MAN, HER HUSBANDS BESTFRIEND AND HOW THAT FRIENDSHIP TURNS IT'S SELF AROUND SLOWLY. EACH PERSON CARRIED A CHARACTOR THAT YOU LIKED. TAKE A NIGHT AND ENJOY THIS EMOTIONAL BUT MEANINGFUL MOVIE.
Unexpected This movie is unexpected, offering complex characters struggling with basic human emotions. The characters long for acceptance while desperately seeking their autonomy. The movie takes you places you don't expect, provokes feelings you don't expect, and leads you a place of resolution. This is a great film to watch and have a discussion follow. It is the kind of movie that you can watch several times and glean new perspectives and insights. You may find yourself reflecting on your own journey....It isn't until the end when you learn the meaning of the title.
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