Its a very human movie this one, as a family slowly struggles against the backdrop of political change.

And theres a sense that Grant very much put everything into it.

A very, very hard movie to actually like this one, but its not without real impact.

Its 104 minutes of cold movie theater with quite a punch to it.

Its merely a shame that more of the authors books werent also given the same treatment.

Its a very good one too.

The DVD cover forIn Her Shoesmakes this look like just another throwaway romantic comedy.

But look closer: this ones directed by Curtis Hanson ofL.A.

ConfidentialandWonder Boysfame and that should instantly tell you that theres a lot more going on here.

A far better thriller, with a far more interesting final act, than you may be expecting here.

In fact, more than on paper: thats just how it comes across for some time.

Softleys cast do him good service here, with Kate Hudson, John Hurt and Peter Sarsgaard.

And without its endingThe Skeleton Keystill has plenty about it to recommend it.

Some of the best biopics partly work because they take you into a world you know very little about.

Others work because the central performance is so strong.

Gretchen Mol brings her very much to life on the screen, and its a tough life too.

But its Mol who remains the main reason to see the movie.

Shes never been better.

And: nobody smokes a cigarette in it, ever.

Thats the kind of trivia that wins bar quizzes, friends…

The result isnt the best time-travel movie ever made, but one that is nevertheless strongly recommended.

Written with honesty and intelligence, and brilliantly acted, it remains one of Baumbachs very best films.

Its easy to classifyZathuraasJumanjiin space, and theres certainly a strong element of that.

But it all gels so much better.

Naturally therefore, the movie bombed.

It helps its willing to take a few chances along the way too.

Offbeat family dramas of this ilk have become a lot more prevalent.

Still, there are many reasons still to seekJunebugout.

Itd be wrong to overlook Embeth Davidtz though, as a gallery owner meeting her new in-laws.

A real treat of a movie.

Heres a thought: had the brilliantSky Highbeen made now, would it be a big hit?

It was 2003sLost In Translationthat earned Bill Murray a lot of acclaim and an Oscar nomination.

Said mail informs him that he has a son who might just be looking for him.

Broken Flowersis a wonderful movie.

Thats one firearm for every twelve people on the planet.

The only question is: How do we arm the other 11?

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