tabuno
09-15-2012, 09:21 PM
What makes this fairy tale family drama stand out from others is its avoidance of the overly syrupy sludge of typical feel good juvenile movies. Timothy Green does include the requisite uplifting scenes but at the same time, the script includes a nice balance of life's other trials and tribulations without much stereotypical fanfare either. This movie fusion of August Rush (2007), a young adult version of Meet Joe Black (1998) and Heaven Can Wait (1978) that reveals a more encompassing view of life, including its funny moments, innocent experiences as well as the drama of hurt, sadness, and loss. In short, this is a very nicely balance movie that includes a slice of life look at our own experiences but through the lens of honesty and the hopes and dreams of many parents and their children as well. This is a movie about what can be and is.
Oops. This is a 2012 not a 2010 movie as titled.
Oops. This is a 2012 not a 2010 movie as titled.