Little Edward(Bill Milner) has been relocated from his room, and lifestyle when his Mom and Dad open their house as a nursing home, for the greater good. Being displaced has its consequences as Edward develops a morbid curiosity of the end of mortal life. As fate would have it, Clarence(Michael Caine) in a deep and moving performance almost runs over the young lad, who is listening to the last sounds of life while walking down the street. Clarence, a retired magician, is at the end of his means, and has no reason to continue on. Edward, in a nascent love-hate relationship, strikes up a friendship with the aging prestidigitator, and Clarence starts to rekindle a renewed interest in life. The character of the nursing home residents is also fleshed out, and is weaved nicely into the main thread.Gentle and heartfelt scenes fill the screen, from the ocean beach bench to the final resting place of Clarences' beloved Annie, you are taken into their world, and reminded of kindness, and gentle moments. Truly a memorable film, not tidy , because, it is ......
Fine performances by the entire cast ! Very fulfilling......timeless.
Fine performances by the entire cast ! Very fulfilling......timeless.