The film's 9/11 connection is well-known but turns out to be almost irrelevant. It's about a boy whose father dies, his journeys, and a remarkable family including Max van Sydow as the unforgettable grandfather.
For at least the first half hour, I wasn't sure the film was working. No action, nothing cinematic. Action, except for a few surprises late, never happens. The movie is about the people. They begin as interesting characters then become absolutely riveting.
I saw the movie at an industry screening at New York's best theater, the Zeigfield. It is a small film in essence, mostly just two or three characters who might have been on stage. But it's shot so well it commands the large screen. The audience agreed and left talking enthusiastically. Dave Burstein
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