Review of Sympathy for Delicious (2010) by Steve S — 28 Apr 2011

*** (out of four).

Dizzy and over-the-top, director/actor Mark Ruffalo has created an interesting, though not all together successful film that is original in style and plot, but lacks in coherancy.

Christopher Thornton gives an excellent performance as a former DJ who is now wheelchair bound and living on the streets of L.A. He meets a priest who helps him find that he can physically heal people, just not himself. He uses his gift to become a member of a rock band instead of helping others.

Overall I am giving the film a slight thumbs up, but the possibilities here are much more than what we get. Good performances and direction help, but the overall story just isn't tight enough.