Potential tear jerker.3/5 Stars
Robert De Niro - Older than he looks here
Drew Barrymore - Convincing
Kate Beckinsale - Love of my life
Sam Rockwell - All I can think of is him in The Green Mile
This was a decent/humbling film. It tells stories of how life may not pan out exactly the way you intended it to be. You may not be as successful, perfect, or living up to the standards others have made for you. But through all of this, we can find happiness and love if we are honest. I like the journey this father takes to become closer to his unfolding family. There are a lot of loose ends that all start to come together. I really enjoyed the portrayal of their younger selves in opportune times (except they could have picked a more fitting "young Drew Barrymore" since we all know what she really did look like).
Although it had great intentions and entertained me, it proved a bit unrealistic and slow. Some of the dialogue took me out of the element, but that was probably just me. I do appreciate how it wrapped it self all together in the end and left you feeling hopeful amongst this depressing plot line. My mom cried a lot.
The reason I took two stars away was first because it wasn't the most enjoyable 2 hours I have ever spent, and secondly, it lacked originality. All in all, I believe it was a success for the filmmakers purpose and vision. It had me thinking about it and how it applies to my life long after I saw it.
Acting: Couldn't have done better.
Writing: Almost great.
Cinematography: Clever.
Story Line: Great intentions and themes.
See it.
1 comment:
A little slow...good story line of how life happens..but could have used a little more energy!
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