I don't know what the director had in mind but Cusak did a terrible job as a grieving husband and father. His behavior is unlikely and just abnormal. His mouth was perpetually open during the entire movie. Not good. The movie is slow and extremely boring. Lots of long stares in to outer space by each player. All the characters seem tired and bored with their lot in life. People just don't behave like this. When the brother confronts Cusak about his wife he gets quite violent and out of control. I don't think that any sane brother would confront a newly widowed brother in that manner even if they don't get along normally. The basis of the story is OK but there was no need for this neurotic behavior and pretend that real people behave like that.
Review of Grace Is Gone
