Borg222
One of my favorite movies I saw at preview in Seattle. Tom Hulce was amazing, with out words could convey his feelings/thoughts. I actually sent Mike Ferrell some donation money to help the film get distributed. It is good. System says I need more lines but do not want to give away plot stuff. I was in the audience in Seattle with Hulce and director , a writer I think and Mike Ferrell. They talked for about an hour afterwords. Not really a dry eye in the house. Why Hollywood continues to be stupid I do not know. ( actually I do know , it is our fault, look what we watch)Well you get what you pay for guys. Get this and see it with someone special. It is a gem.
MoviesGuy
I want to warn you that there is a very bittersweet quality to this comment. Also, this comment will be much more meaningful to you after you have seen the movie.Although it is tragically sad to say, that movie bears a resemblance to my life that is so striking that it is truly scary. The rest of you will never know how accurately that movie depicts how persons who have been in situations like that act and react in their later lives.This could not have been a work of fiction; it had to be based on personal experience.My testament to the how good the movie was is shown by the fact that, although it was one of the best movies I've ever seen, watching my life portrayed on the silver screen was such a searingly painful experience that I will never be able to see it again.But I endorse it heartily to all others as a chance to peer into the soul of another human being to the extent that you probably never experienced before or will ever again. I know that for a fact, because that's my soul you will be observing.
mattkratz
Leonard Maltin and commenters gave this film favorable reviews, and I agree. This movie was magnificent and heartwarming, and Tom Hulce's performance was nothing short of remarkable. I gave this *** 1/2 out of ****.
slh
This is one of those sweet (but not sappy) movies that seems to be viewed by only a few people. I stumbled on it recently and got a very pleasant surprise.Tom Hulce's incredible performance is so touching he made me cry just looking at him. Ray Liotta is his usually barely suppressed-violent self, but very appropriately so for this role.The only drawback to the movie was Jamie Lee Curtis' presence. Not that she did a poor job, but she just wasn't a necessary part of the powerful relationship between the two leads.This movie has a lot to say about many things such as independence, brotherly loyalty and the tragedy of family histories.Give it a try, you won't be disappointed
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