The Return story is a coming of age story.Two brothers, who are just hanging out around the neighborhood come home one day and are told by their Mother that their Father has arrived. A father they have not seen in 12 years. First thing Dad does is to tell Mom to give the boys some wine and then tells them that they will be going with him the next day on a long trip. Mom, meekly acquiesces to all of this and the viewer wonders what possible reason she would let her sons, whom she obviously cares about, leave with a relative stranger. This is the mystery of the story which is never fully solved. The film then follows the journey of Dad and the boys until it reaches its eventful conclusion. Looking back on the film after the end credits have rolled, it's clear that this film has many levels. On one level, it's basically a stock film that's pretty predictable and bland. The plot is not overly clever and the missing gaps are pretty easily filled in by fans of mysteries. With a little thought, though, you can appreciate the underlying human feelings that permeate this film. And it is this that makes this film that so widely praised by some critics. All in all, this isn't a popcorn movie but a film to watch when your in the right frame of mind for a thoughtful movie.
Review of The Return
