Movie Star Blog

This movie is, quite simply, one of my favorites of the last several years. It's playful, yet has a number of thoughtful points to it, giving it more meat than the whimsical previews and DVD art might otherwise indicate. It moves along quickly enough as to not bore the viewer, yet also manages to build a fascinating picture of the father and the son. And it ties itself up nicely, finishing the story but not providing all of the answers. Ewan McGregor (young Ed), Albert Finney (old Ed), and Billy Crudup (Will) are all stellar here, managing to take what seems like a pile of whimsical fun into a suddenly powerful climax. To put it simply, this film has it all.