Sometimes a film comes along that I just can't shut up about. This is one of them. This gem of a movie is blessed with phenomenal performances by John Leguizamo & youngin' David Castro. In fact, if their relationship doesn't bring you to tears at some point during this film I would venture to say you are heartless, cold and quite possibly inhuman. The film follows a family going through homelessness. Yes, there are parallels to "The Pursuit of Happyness" but trust me - it's far from the same flick. I liked Happyness but for whatever reason, this story grabbed me more. There is a certain 'honesty' to the writing & performances that give it some added punch. It's touching and heartbreaking and all the while director Salvatore Stabile is sneakily developing incredibly interesting characters without an ounce of preachiness or pity given their situation. The storytelling is so beautifully successful and also remarkably eloquent & simple - it's hard to realize how difficult such a thing is to accomplish without being cheesy. If you want to be moved by the human condition...go see this movie. I know, it's not playing everywhere. Well - you've heard of Netflix I assume. Put it in your queue this instant. You won't regret it. If this film doesn't compel you to hug your friends and family and be thankful for all that you've been given - I really don't know what will. It's a reminder to us to love, to embrace others, to help others. Now more than ever - we need films like this to take us away from all things impersonal and bring us back to one another.
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