Denmark's Susanne Bier made her U.S. debut adapting an original script and directing a fine cast that helps elevate movie-of-the-week subject matter into a heart-felt meditation on recovery and loss.
Successful Seattle area real-estate developer Steven Burke (David Duchovny) is senselessly gunned down outside an ice cream shop while trying to protect a battered woman from her abuser. On the morning of his wake, Brian's widow, Audrey (Halle Berry), realizes she's forgotten to invite one of the most important people in Steven's life: His childhood friend, Jerry Sunborne (Benecio Del Toro). Once a lawyer, Jerry is now a full-time junkie whom Audrey has never l...
Released:
2007
Rated:
R
Length:
119 mins