Cinema Voyage - Michael Pearson

This blog is PRIMARILY about movies. Some dvd and some that are still in the theater. Also, links are provided on some movies if you decide you want to purchase it. Also, I write and read quite a bit. So, you may, from time to time see a book review here from an up-and-coming author or an interview with one. If you have a book that you have written, please don't hesitate to contact me if you want an unbiased opinion. I would be happy to read and review what you've written. We should value our creative people more.

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Review - Cry Of The Owl

June 30th 2009 02:39

Patricia Highsmith's novel, Cry Of The Owl has spawned a German telemovie, a French movie and now a US film starring Julia Stiles and Paddy Considine.

Paddy Considine is Robert Forrester, a troubled man who escapes the city and his ex-wife in lieu of a more quiet lifestyle in a smaller town. He suffers from depression, is slightly withdrawn from friends and family and finds solace by looking in the window of others. The window in this case happens to be owned by Jenny Thierolf (Julia Stiles) although Robert has never met her before. He finds happiness and peace by looking at her but it is not a perverse pleasure he seeks.

One evening as he is spying on her, she ventures outside and catches him in the act. She is surprised to see him there but is more interested in the reasons behind why he has sought her out and they strike up an odd friendship. The tables turn however when Robert decides that the relationship will not work particularly in view of the violent behaviour directed towards him by Jenny's ex-boyfriend Greg Wyncoop (James Gilbert). As Robert shies away from Jenny, Jenny becomes more convinced that the pair of them are meant to be.

Greg attacks Robert one evening and his body vanishes. Robert is blamed for Greg's disappearance although the motives behind Jenny's actions are not entirely clear and we begin to suspect her as well. As the police continue to investigate Robert and his medical history, his life begins to spiral downwards and he loses a possible promotion at work and his landlord wants him out of the house. His friends also start to move away from him and he finds himself alone trying to understand the mess that has become his life.

The acting from all leads involved is good particularly Paddy Considine. Reports show that Sarah Polley was originally cast as Jenny and Scott Speedman was also attached but in my opinion. this is still a film to catch.

Voyage Review: 3.5/5

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