to me this was a big disappoint. the only aspects worth watching are the two fathers and the respective actors that are doing a GREAT job, showing a whole range of emotions and definitely deserve credit; especially Joaquin Phoenix as the mourning father that just can not let go.
however those are the only positive thoughts; the suspense is NON-existent, a story line well too predictable that only target emotions in a well to known moralistic way. it is a great drama for parents and for TEACHING purposes but nowhere close to entertain any type of imagination, including revenge themes or practical solutions. there is absolutely nothing new here that has not been done before , actually much less since the ending is just not there in a real sense. more like getting the viewer involved and then tell him that all it matters is being "politically correct".
waste of time overall,direction and sound are quiet good, but only in the very classic aspect. might as well be considered a "b" movie if it would not be for the 2 strong performance for which i actually give the 4 stars.
however those are the only positive thoughts; the suspense is NON-existent, a story line well too predictable that only target emotions in a well to known moralistic way. it is a great drama for parents and for TEACHING purposes but nowhere close to entertain any type of imagination, including revenge themes or practical solutions. there is absolutely nothing new here that has not been done before , actually much less since the ending is just not there in a real sense. more like getting the viewer involved and then tell him that all it matters is being "politically correct".
waste of time overall,direction and sound are quiet good, but only in the very classic aspect. might as well be considered a "b" movie if it would not be for the 2 strong performance for which i actually give the 4 stars.