It's clear from the early scenes this movie is something terribly personal and real to writer and director James Gray. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a story literally from his own life. All the small details about his grandparents at dinner, the relationship between other family members, and the slightly unclear arc of the story - which is exactly how a 12 year old boy would perceive it.
While it's certainly no Oscar contender, it is strangely intimate. It tells a story like it almost doesn't care where it goes, or how you feel about it. It just is. And while that makes it hard for some people to grasp it, it's also the reason it feels so genuine.
While it's certainly no Oscar contender, it is strangely intimate. It tells a story like it almost doesn't care where it goes, or how you feel about it. It just is. And while that makes it hard for some people to grasp it, it's also the reason it feels so genuine.