The sum of this psychological thriller about two fathers shattered by a hit-and-run accident is considerably greater than the total of its impressive parts, which include deeply committed performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Ruffalo, novelist John Burnham Schwartz's adaptation of his own acclaimed novel, and restrained direction by HOTEL RWANDA's Terry George.
Though the fathers take center stage, Schwartz's novel is actually a tale of two families, both residents of an upscale Connecticut suburb: College professor Ethan Learner (Phoenix), his wife, Grace (Jennifer Connelly), and their two beautiful, talented children, 10-year-old Josh and younger sister...
Released:
2007
Rated:
R
Length:
102 mins