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It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

I almost turned this off after the first 15 minutes. There was some truly horrible acting, primarily from bit parts, but the story soon focuses on the Nanny (Eleanor, played by Leighton Meester) and the boy (Reggie, played by Julian Shatkin), and things begin to improve. It also took a while for young Julian Shatkin to grow on me, but eventually his nearly emotionless portrayal opens up with more facial expression and age appropriate gestures. He seems to take on more personality as the chemistry between him and Ms. Meester grows. The acting continues to be unbalanced, mostly when Reggie is acting so precocious, which is when lines are delivered with the least emotion.My biggest complaint about the movie is that the cello scenes weren't staged better. Mr. Shatkin shouldn't bear the weight of portraying a "cello prodigy" in those scenes since he doesn't play the cello. The music is described as "beautiful" in the dialogue, but I don't see it. In one scene the camera stays on Eleanor as she ascends a flight of stairs with music in the soundtrack, but there is no shot of Reggie playing. For all we know, she's just exploring the house, not following the "beautiful" sound of the boy playing. How about some close ups of a cello being played well, by a real cello player with young hands?

I stumbled onto this movie in the middle of a sleepless morning. I think it was the music that hooked me into watching the whole thing, simple, haunting, as important as the visual but on it's own merits. Instead, as in some movies, where music is used to create emotions that may or not be available on the screen, this music stood on it's own and was more an equal part of the movie rather than an accompaniment. Never wrote a review before and really don't want to critique this little gem of a love story. What really got me, being a professional trumpet player, was the story of her cornet playing, especially her saying it was and Olds. Someone really did their homework on this as Olds has been out of business for quite a while now, and in their day made superior innovative brass instruments. And then the long distance duet at the end which is what we all play for the loves we have lost or who are absent.

Like Sunday, Like Rain. The title, like the movie, has a ring to it, a tone, a rhythm, a perfect note. From beginning to the end a love song was sung, a string thumbed, and instruments, also known as actors, played themselves like symphony violins.Why do we watch movies? To be inspired. To feel. To relate. This movie, this beautiful story, the thought provoking writing, involved everyone in the human race. The rich, the poor, the servant, the queen, the angry, the sad, those struggling to get by, and those struggling with the illusions of life. Within the short time span that a movie must involve a characters life, his plight, his history, this movie was whole and complete. My wife and I are avid movie watchers, and you could say students of the game. With the magic wand known as "movies on the internet" we are now quick on the draw, giving a movie 10 minutes to prove itself, {directors and writers listen up}, before we move on. That being said we know when an actor is "acting" as opposed to investing herself completely, actually being there in the moment. From the moment Miss Leighton Meester stepped into view we knew she was real. Not recognizing this actress, I did not fully trust her, its hard these days to invest your feelings with a pretty faced actor. But as the movie danced along we trusted her fully, fell in love with not only the TREMENDOUS moment to moment acting, but the woman herself as her amazing radiance, her openness, her sensitivity took over the screen. Julian Shatkin. Remember the name. Screen debut? I call it the budding of a giant oak tree. This young man took hold of an extremely difficult character for any age to handle, and towered over it, owned every single chord. In truth, by the end of the movie I wondered if he really is this brilliant, subtly charming, genius character. Of course he is, the proof is in the movie. Bravo young man. Please Frank involve him again, you filled the bases in your own unique way, and this giant being hit it out of the park.You won't see an actor make a bigger impact with just a few scenes, like Debra Messing brought to the screen in this movie. My stomach is still upset after eating lunch with her on that set. Still quaking in my boots, still slumped down in my seat against this commander who was lost at sea. Powerful become a coward before this angry mistress. Frank Whaley wrote and directed. Makes perfect sense now, as only this dual authority can capture every little nuance that every great writer would hope makes it to the screen. Took a quick look at the other reviews, once again the public blind and useless towards masterpiece theater, artists, creators..not me. You are on the right path my friend, you brought life back to a dying craft. Don't slow down, push on, and I hope you include this crew again.This movie gave us all a beautiful, thought provoking gift, wrapped up with the perfect bow on top. It takes you deeper than the surface, reminds us that love has no age requirements. And that the greatest gift is in the giving….

I was drawn to this movie, I knew I would like it. And I absolutely love it, just finished watching it. Incredible acting, very natural, they all did a perfect job. I am a 44 year old female and this movie is now my favorite of all time. Independent films match my mood, this film had that feel to it with a somberness, I felt right at home. Thank you FRANK WHALEY for creating a beautiful movie story. Anyone that is into heartfelt, somber, life story, interesting turn of events will like this movie. The characters are honest, open and natural. One can connect and bond to Reggie and Eleanor's nanny turned friendship between the two. I bonded to the characters and their visions and own personal character.