By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:16:59 +0000

Obvious this " reviewer" did not really watch the film. Simple things like stating that the characters , as adults in real time , lived next door to each other , which they clearly did not and the sisters cause of death was revealed( through her letter) halfway through the film, not at the end as stated . These errant statements and added juvenile observations on attraction between people and supposed " contrivances" pretty much show Mr. Toro as an abysmal film reviewer and an equal failure at gauging the human experience. Give this film a viewing as it is a nice niche film, a slice of life.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 13 May 2016 10:16:59 +0000

I suspect your comment about Magaro's acting has more to do with your discomfort with and prejudice toward people with disabilities. I have worked with individuals with disabilities for 23 years and I could not have been more impressed. Maybe the question is more why a character with autism ( my assumption based on various things) was necessary in this movie. At one point he was another testament to his father's character (or lack of) when he chose Baily and Jacque's company over joining his father for a beloved hotdog. His father also shamelessly exploits the "cute" factor of his son's disability to do things for him, like spelling out apologies with cereal. The way Baily treated Martin (Magaro) demonstrated his true character of kindness and the ability to meet people where they are at and treat them as individuals. Baily was kind at his core and Martin's obvious trust and affinity for him demonstrated that as well. Just my thoughts on why a person with a disability was interval to the story. Whether people think that worked or not, I think Magaro's acting was amazing.

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