Movies

Everyday is a struggle and everyday something is being lost. On some days you lose more than on others. But there is always something you can gain, even in loss. It's always about perspective, but also about dealing with things happening to you. And when you have top class actors like Halle Berry and Benicio Del Torro portraying the main characters in your movie, you know you can't really go wrong with that.Having said that, the movie is not the easiest to watch, but even if you know where this is going. It's not only about how the characters are able to cope, but if you as a viewer are ready to go on that journey with them. If you decide you are, the movie will "treat" you. It may help you put on a different perspective on some things too ...

if you have a good script and good acting, a movie can still be interesting and worth while. This is such the case with this serious drama. A woman, Audrey, loses her husband. He was best friends with Jerry, who is now a drug addict trying to clean up. She didn't really care for him, but after her husband's death, she invites him to live with her and the kids to try to help him out. The 2 become closer and Jerry tries to help the kids cope. Jerry has set backs himself.The acting was good, especially Del Toro. It was an interesting story of several people fighting grief and addiction.FINAL VERDICT: If you like dramas, then you should check this out.

The Good: The writing and acting are top notch. The Bad: The hand held camera pans and scans and really, REALLY, close, close-ups are a little dis-concerting.But Benicio DelToro is right on with his performance! Best acting I've seen in a while.Saw the movie at a preview in Cleveland. The Theatre was packed, and the reaction from most people was that it was too heavy, too depressing. But it is exactly that quality that makes it ring true. The interplay between the neighbor that hates his wife and Benicio's character are perfect. A smaller role is played by Alison Lohman ( Matchstick Men ) was also very well acted.A steadier camera without the wild pans and I would give it a 9 or 10.