I generally classify “movies I’d recommend” into two categories: (1)the films that are just a blast to watch, and during which I find myself completely engrossed/enthralled/terrified etc. (2) the films I find myself thinking about and questioning for a while after the film-watching experience. This film falls into the latter category.

One scene that was particularly memorable and mentioned in the previous write-up was a scene where “Reese” drowns a small orange kitten in a duffel bag. For several days afterward, I couldn’t get the imagery of this scene out of my head. Its brutality and honesty were haunting in a very refreshing way… I think that you’ll find the rest of the film follows suit in presenting very real, very true characters full of flaws and tender fallibilities that are so much a part of the world around us. Great cast, great meditation on life and family.

Not a feel-good film. :)

It reminded me quite strongly of Proof, which is truly excellent. This isn’t as good and I felt the characters didn’t achieve quite the right fit—but then that probably heightened the story (the literary element of which was lost on me) and added to the amusingly odd antics. Poor kitty.