In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan, a young boy, via the telephone. But when questions about the boy’s identity come up, the host’s life is thrown into chaos.

Directed by
Patrick Stettner

Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Cast

Toni Collette …. Donna D. Logand
Robin Williams …. Gabriel Noone
Joe Morton …. Ashe
Bobby Cannavale …. Jess
Rory Culkin …. Pete D. Logand
Sandra Oh …. Anna
Rodrigo Lopresti …. Young Man at Party
John Cullum …. Pap Noone
Lisa Emery …. Darlie Noone

[rating:4]

This was a great movie, that kept me second guessing everyone the whole way through. Of particular interest was the fact that Williams plays a gay man… yet, his homosexuality never takes center stage to steal the focus of the movie. Just as it should be. I was very glad.

This movie (along with every preview we saw before it) was inspired by a true story. Although this movie tries to give the audience a semblance of closure, there are still questions that remain even as you walk away; much like the true-life story it was emulating (which they tell you about very briefly at the end through on-screen text).

If you do not like movies that end unresolved, you might be uncomfortable with this film. However, the rest of the movie should make up for that… or just amplify it.. i dunno.. don’t come after me if it leaves you unsettled and unsatisfied

This isn’t a suspense or thriller. I was nervous throughout a lot, but only because of what Williams’ character was doing, and i was fearful for him getting caught/arrested/beat-up/whatever. That was the only adrenaline rush i got out of it.

Great movie. Don’t take the kids though. It deals with some very heavy issues, particularly at the beginning where it sets up the story. Most definitely an adult movie.