I would be remiss if I did not highly disagree with the current rating(5.9) given
to this movie, an absolute joy to watch. Although the ending is a success
based on the premise outlined at the beginning, it is the acting led by one of
the best young actors of the day, Myko Olivier, in the role of Joey. He brings the same excellent performance as he did in the role of Erik in the TV movie:
"Menendez: Blood Brothers". The supporting cast, led by 4 experienced and phenomenal performers - Raquel Welsh, a 1975 Golden Globe winner and a superb international star, Brian Dennehy one of the finest actors in Hollywood and best known for West Wing, Law & Order: SVU and of course his role as Willy Loman in the 2000 TV movie, "Death of a Salesman", Lee Meriwether, Miss America 1955 & perhaps best known for her role in Barnaby Jones with the late Buddy Ebsen. Rounding out the supporting cast is one of the finest African American actors, Bill Cobbs. It goes without saying that this movie is not to be missed especially with all the star power
assembled. Kudos to the casting department. Hats off to the director and writers. Finally, listening to Beau Davison(Max) sing a beautiful song - which I assume he wrote as an established song writer- was well worth the wait.
Robert Thompson, Victoria, B.C. Canada(robert23@shaw.ca)
Robert Thompson, Victoria, B.C. Canada(robert23@shaw.ca)