Monday, October 29, 2007

Reservation Road (2007) Directed by Terry George

Summary: Following a sudden and tragic accident involving their son, a couple and their lawyer struggle to find closure.

Things I Liked: The direction, lighting and acting, which I believe elevate an otherwise mediocre story to a heart-wrenching level. Solid performances by Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, and Jennifer Connelly. Impressively shot and edited, the filmmakers of RESERVATION ROAD manage to successfully convey a heightened sense of believability and realism.

Things I Didn't Like: The film's resolution, though emotionally powerful, fell short of my expectations.

Three Stars out of Five Stars


FilmWatch Ratings Legend:

One Star: Hated it

Two Stars: Didn't like it

Three Stars: Liked it

Four Stars: Really liked it

Five Stars: Loved it

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