I'm appalled. People writing many of these reviews must have seen a different film. They also say things about the stage version that didn't happen (and also in the film.)
One person stated Connor committed suicide *because* of Ben's letter. That's actually funny.
Someone else said it derides people with mental health issues. Huh?
The story from the stage is actually clarified. Some scenes have been shuffled around to provide a better linear story.
The acting is very much spot on. How will people behave when they want to believe something other than the facts. Ben, given his issues, is put in an untenable situation and follows through in an effort to protect himself even though he knows it's wrong. But at the same time he's protecting Connor's mother's fantasy. Which is the greater wrong?
Life is messy. This story is about finding the heart in the messiness.
Someone else said it derides people with mental health issues. Huh?
The story from the stage is actually clarified. Some scenes have been shuffled around to provide a better linear story.
The acting is very much spot on. How will people behave when they want to believe something other than the facts. Ben, given his issues, is put in an untenable situation and follows through in an effort to protect himself even though he knows it's wrong. But at the same time he's protecting Connor's mother's fantasy. Which is the greater wrong?
Life is messy. This story is about finding the heart in the messiness.