Kirpianuscus each occasion when I saw it, the impression was clear - it is a precious film. precious because it is a magnificent story about friendship. and about past. and about the fall of childhood. and, after years, it was the film with one of the most convincing meets on the screen - between Anthony Hopkins and Anton Yelchin. a meet almost magic. who preserves the dust of a special confession, the spirit of the work of admirable Stephen King, the flavor of a trip beyond yourself. so, a film like a black coffee. who gives the rare state to discover it as key to yours memories.

LeonLouisRicci Subtle and Low Key Sentimental Thriller that combines Paranormal Underpinnings and Growing Up with a Distracted Mother. Enter Anthony Hopkins a "Strange" Visitor with a Dark Secret and Secret Agents on His trail.The Film is Wonderful the way it keeps the Thriller Aspects in the Background but Never Far from the Proceedings. Hopkins Relationship with Bobby (Anton Yelchin) is Warm, Edgy, and Heartwarming. Mika Boorman also has a Heartfelt Part as Bobby's First Girlfriend and is Radiant. Hope Davis as the Troubled Mother also Delivers the Goods as one of the Movie's Villains. The Excellent Performances lend Credence to the William Goldman's sometimes Vague Script. The Cinematography is also Outstanding.The Soundtrack is Typically Nostalgic with Top 40 Tunes Blasting Away to add some Spunk to the Gloomy Story. With so many Fine Ingredients the Movie Failed however to be Embraced by Critics and the Box-Office. It's one that shouldn't be missed even though it seemed to have been Thoroughly Missed by the Aforementioned.

leeb3350 Anthony Hopkins was so great, explained to Bobby about life, it's good & bad sides. He told Bobby how to choose what you need to do in the life. About right & wrong & learning how to deal with your choices. People make mistakes, you learn from them, except the lesson & move on with life. To forgive, love, remember those you have loved & lost in life. Live life the best that you can.Anton Yelchin was great also as a good boy needing someone to Care, and Love him. Someone to look up to & help him to learn how to live, make right decisions, to grow up to be the best that he can be. Growing up with only one parent that has to work to support the both of you, doesn't leave too much time together. Not much money to be able to do things that cost money, unless they work 2 jobs or more overtime. Sometimes trying to do more so you can give or do costly things with your child hurts them more by giving less time of yourself. It's important to be there for your child.This was a truly emotional, moving, & thought provoking story. I Loved it & cried at the ending for everyone's tragic events! As life really is a mix of events we travel thorough.

vincentlynch-moonoi I remember reading this book by Stephen King and thinking at the time that if they ever make a movie of it, they should leave out other aspects of the story (stories) and concentrate just on the story about the man with psychic powers and the boy he befriends, which is exactly what they did.However, the film suffers from one great miscalculation. The "low-men", who are after Brautigan (Anthony Hopkins)...well, we never quite figure out who they are or why they are after him; it's left very nebulous. Are they actually "bad guys", government agents, or what? Beyond that, it's a rather charming story (and not very Stephen King-ish) about a meaningful relationship between a strange man and a boy who needs a father figure in his life. But that missing information about the "low-men" prevents us from ever understanding exactly who Brautigan is.Anthony Hopkins is perfect here, although there are times he seems to mumble, and you may miss a bit of dialog. The boy -- Anton Yelchin -- has been fairly active in films, although I did not recognize the name. He's superb here. Hope David (the boy's mother) did okay, but I was not particularly impressed, although admittedly her role was not very sympathetic. Mika Boorem, a young actress I have not kept up with, is superb as the boy's "girl friend". David Morse is very good as the boy grown up (the whole movie is a sort of flashback), and he is a busy, but in view underrated actor.Do I recommend this film? Well, yes and no. The story portrays relationships very sensitively, but that missing info about the "low-men" leaves a huge gap. I enjoyed watching it even a third time, but I won't be tempted to buy it for my DVD shelf. I'd give it a sold "7" if we learned who the "low-men" really were; instead, I'll give it a "6" -- a low rating for me.Nevertheless, I do recommend you watch this film.