Rating: R
Movie Release Date: December 11, 2009
DVD Release Date: February 23, 2010
Plot 411: An intimate look at the relationship between two brothers and their father.
Review: This was an awesome little indie film that was disturbing, heartbreaking, realistic and hopeful. Adam Scott is Caleb, a construction worker who is tortured by his ex-girlfriend. He is emotionally shattered and unable to sleep at night. Caleb is afraid that his younger brother Peter (Alex Frost) will also be hurt because he is bringing his new girlfriend Emma (Brittany Snow) home for the first time. Caleb's actions toward both Peter and Emma are rude and obnoxious without just cause. He also does not have a good relationship with his father Donald (J.K. Simmons) and the two haven't spoken for eight years. At first, you believe Caleb is just another asshole, but as the plot unfolds you realize that there's more going on. Just like every family, this one has its secrets. Then the line between right and wrong is crossed, making it difficult to see who is the real victim in this situation. Scott puts in an amazing performance and portrays a broken man who is torn between reality and fantasy. You should watch this just for his facial expressions alone, which are extremely revealing and honest. The movie focuses on emotional and psychological health without actually analyzing it. It doesn't judge the characters' actions or motives and lets the audience decide for itself. You realize that things are not always black and white.
Movie Release Date: December 11, 2009
DVD Release Date: February 23, 2010
Plot 411: An intimate look at the relationship between two brothers and their father.
Review: This was an awesome little indie film that was disturbing, heartbreaking, realistic and hopeful. Adam Scott is Caleb, a construction worker who is tortured by his ex-girlfriend. He is emotionally shattered and unable to sleep at night. Caleb is afraid that his younger brother Peter (Alex Frost) will also be hurt because he is bringing his new girlfriend Emma (Brittany Snow) home for the first time. Caleb's actions toward both Peter and Emma are rude and obnoxious without just cause. He also does not have a good relationship with his father Donald (J.K. Simmons) and the two haven't spoken for eight years. At first, you believe Caleb is just another asshole, but as the plot unfolds you realize that there's more going on. Just like every family, this one has its secrets. Then the line between right and wrong is crossed, making it difficult to see who is the real victim in this situation. Scott puts in an amazing performance and portrays a broken man who is torn between reality and fantasy. You should watch this just for his facial expressions alone, which are extremely revealing and honest. The movie focuses on emotional and psychological health without actually analyzing it. It doesn't judge the characters' actions or motives and lets the audience decide for itself. You realize that things are not always black and white.
Watch It: Because it's got some great character moments and the plot makes subtle twists and turns.
Skip It: Because it's a bit raw at times.
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