The Visitor has been heavily praised and it deserves the good words being said. Lead actor Richard Jenkins turns in an understated performance as Walter, a professor reawakening to vitality through friendship with Haaz Sleiman's charismatic drummer, Tarek. The two men bond over music and solitary Walter is able to find a point of entry into a connected life. As Walter warms to his new companion, Tarek's arrest threatens to upset their relationship. Director/writer Tom McCarthy (The Station Agent) is steadfast in his commitment to making an empathetic, but realistic film. He veers close to cinematic contrivance with the story arc of Tarek's mother, but avoids obvious string-pulling nicely in the end. Good performances from the women in The Visitor, Hiam Abbass and Danai Gurira, round out the well-acted, affecting drama. The drum sequences are also a highlight.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
The Visitor
The Visitor has been heavily praised and it deserves the good words being said. Lead actor Richard Jenkins turns in an understated performance as Walter, a professor reawakening to vitality through friendship with Haaz Sleiman's charismatic drummer, Tarek. The two men bond over music and solitary Walter is able to find a point of entry into a connected life. As Walter warms to his new companion, Tarek's arrest threatens to upset their relationship. Director/writer Tom McCarthy (The Station Agent) is steadfast in his commitment to making an empathetic, but realistic film. He veers close to cinematic contrivance with the story arc of Tarek's mother, but avoids obvious string-pulling nicely in the end. Good performances from the women in The Visitor, Hiam Abbass and Danai Gurira, round out the well-acted, affecting drama. The drum sequences are also a highlight.
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