richard-lee-morris
The story is fairly stereotypical. Elements include a rebellious teenager , an overworking father, and mentally unbalanced mother, who was a beauty queen in college! The acting is very good, but the story is contrived.
Andres-Camara
In every way the film tastes a little. If he did not have the actors he has, it could be a movie for television. It is too long and flat Ewan would be very busy with other things, I imagine, because his interpretation is tremendously flat. I do not think any parent who cares what worries this, this so quiet. Jennifer is not bad, but her role is minor.He has a photograph that is neither good nor bad. Does not stand out for anything.Directing the truth I did not like it. It is slow, repetitive, does not put you in the story, you should get a lot and also do not know to have the camera.If it were not for the actors that it is, I do not think anyone would see it
jacko qwerty
I never was a fan of Philip Roth, but in this film his story has convinced meAnother good surprise is the direction of Ewan Mcgredor, supported for the whole films actors, maybe because he's himself an actor.A dissection of the American dream head over heels, begins in the innocents 50's and develops thru the 60's showing the breech produced in the 70's.This drama of a man that loves his daughter and never stop fight until his dead. It's compelling, dramatic and excessively sentimental and too long.I'm not a great fan of dramas but this piece it's extraordinary, I couldn't forget the feelings the film provoked while all the way home and long after supper.Extraordinary piece of drama.
Cristina Cernei
Had no idea McGregor is directing movies! Definitely, the subject of the movie isn't an easy one to direct, but I think he did a great job in portraying the atmosphere of those times... Was extremely surprised by the end of the movie... as i believed too that he was wrong hoping... Thumbs up! Id' like to see more works by McGregor!