Broken Flowers
The resolutely single Don (Bill Murray) has just been dumped by his latest lover, Sherry (Julie Delpy). Don yet again resigns himself to being alone and left to his own devices. Instead, he is compelled to reflect on his past when he receives a mysterious pink letter by mail. It is from an anonymous former lover and informs him that he has a 19-year-old son who may now be looking for his father.
Don is urged to investigate this "mystery" by his closest friend and neighbor, Winston, an amateur sleuth and family man. Hesitant to travel at all, Don nonetheless embarks on a cross-country trek in search of clues from four former flames. Unannounced visits to each of these unique women hold new surprises for Don as he haphazardly confronts both his past and, consequently, his present.
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Had potential but it was wasted. - Forester
This was one of those movies that you keep waiting (hoping!) for the clever twist or flash of insight. Unfortunately it never came. It feels like a movie that was trying to be a clever indie/foreign/mood type of piece, and the storyline certainly had potential, but it just never pulled together.Lovely and Amazing - FilmJunkie
This film is slow and painful and lovely and it really feels like a slice of life. It follows Don Johnston ("with a t"), played by the tragic clown Bill Murray, a long-time bachelor who receives a note telling him he has a nineteen year old son wiht no return address or signature. With the help of his neighbour (the always-fantastic Jeffrey Wright) he sets out a course to visit all the women he slept with 20 years ago.
Because it is a Jim Jarmusch film there is a lot of coffee and not a lot of action, but these are the kind of movies I love. You see every moment of pathetic realization wave over Murray's face and the women, oh! the women. The ladies he left are Sharon Stone, Frances Conroy, Jessica Lange and Tilda Swinton. Each woman is astounding in their brief scenes with Murray. Each has an entirely different reaction to his arrival and each demonstrates that actresses 'of a certain age' are vital and needed in modern cinema.
This is a lovely and stirring film that is even more still and silent than the previous Murray 'serious actor candidate' role in 2003's 'Lost in Translation'. In fact that film could be seen as a comedy in comparison.
I loved it, what can I say...it gave me goosebumps.Drama With Wit - xsparkleprincessx
This not not your typical Hollywood flick. It is a slow paced, subtle, and witty film. It is not deep nor complicated, yet the viewer is enthralled and curious about the mystery of the "would-be" son. Don embarked on a journey; will he have an eye-opening, transforming experience as all road trip movie portray? Watch this art film to find out. Enjoy.
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Had potential but it was wasted. - Forester
This was one of those movies that you keep waiting (hoping!) for the clever twist or flash of insight. Unfortunately it never came. It feels like a movie that was trying to be a clever indie/foreign/mood type of piece, and the storyline certainly had potential, ...Lovely and Amazing - FilmJunkie
This film is slow and painful and lovely and it really feels like a slice of life. It follows Don Johnston ("with a t"), played by the tragic clown Bill Murray, a long-time bachelor who receives a note telling him he has a nineteen year old son wiht no return ...Drama With Wit - xsparkleprincessx
This not not your typical Hollywood flick. It is a slow paced, subtle, and witty film. It is not deep nor complicated, yet the viewer is enthralled and curious about the mystery of the "would-be" son. Don embarked on a journey; will he have an eye-opening, ...