This is a hollow film. It isnt even really a movie but rather an experimental portrayal of a newly homeless man coming to terms with his life in the streets. There is little to no entertainment here. This is meant to be an intimate piece but it ultimately falls short as this movie is not very effective. There are few parts that you can feel the films intentions deep in your bones. Other than that the film lacks big time and its unfortunate because Richar Gere just so happens to be my favorite old timer actor. This movie does not continue his masterful acting but actually only hurts his portfolio. There is little dialogue and any dialogue there is doesnt come from Gere. He makes too.many faces in this movie and doesnt allow himself to relax in the role. He is also quite corny at times and it gets annoying that he is so stubbornly in denial when he is the one who created his circumstances. He couldnt have had such a great life before if he ended up where he is currently in the fil. This movie truly means well but again, the acting is stale. Even from Jena Malone who i also adore. Luckily for Gere, his stint didnt last as he is really good in "The Benefactor" and "The Dinner" which both came out after this film. I appreciate the message in this movie but movies like this need to be effective. Unfortunately this one was not.
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