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Will Atenton has decided to leave his job as an editor to spend more time with his family. They have purchased a new house out, and are renovating it. However, Will quickly discovers that there had been a brutal murder in his home where a wife and two little girls were murdered. It was believed that the father had murdered his family, and he was sent to psychological institute, but was released because of lack of evidence. Will decides to fight to protect his family. This psychological thriller film was directed by Jim Sheridan. This film isn't so much a psychological thriller, as it was labeled, but is more of a dramatic thriller. The film moves at a slow pace, that can annoy people in a fast moving world. I enjoyed watching the effects appear as the mystery beings to unravel. It really gave an illusion of a distorted reality. There was also an amazing subtle change in the film's tone when Will makes his great discovery. The effect was amazingly done, but risky. Changing a film's tone midway through can through it off balance. The mid change does hurt the film in that all unpredictability disappears, but it works in that it places you inside Will's head. The story, best fits the drama of a man trying to save himself and his family. The story is thought provoking and highly emotional.
The cast was good together. This film is mostly carried by a single person, Daniel Craig. Daniel Craig played the leading role of Will Ateton. He was great in creating a deeply emotional man, but he could not give off the idea of being a potential murderer. Rachel Weisz, Libby, was great in her role. She managed to created a heartfelt character while keeping her acting without being acknowledged. Her performance really helped the film. Naomi Watts, Ann Patterson, was good. She made a general female character caught in a bad divorce, and in the Will's mystery. Taylor Geare, Trish, and Claire Geare, Dee Dee, were good in there roles. Their roles weren't extended on, but they were good. Marton Csokas, Jack Patterson, was okay in his role. In the end he was good, but during the film he ruined the film's mystery. His demeanor gave away his part in the mystery way to early.
I give this film 4 out of 5 stars! I enjoyed the slowness of the film, and really enjoyed all the subtle effects that went into making this film.
Answer to last blog post: Justin Timberlake got his acting start from the film Alpha Dog.
Que: What other film did actress Rachel Weisz star in?
Mullholland Dr.
The Mummy
Road to Perdition
In America
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