Review of Jack Goes Boating (2010) by Derek C — 29 Jan 2011
A charismatic, touching, at times painful, and intimate Brooklyn story that you would expect being the directorial debut of a gifted actor such as Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Where some actors struggle to find their voice as a director, Hoffman relies on simplicity to adapt an emotionally-complex stage play on screen, and adding to the experience. While the performances are as visceral and intimate as any you'd see on Broadway, the tale still has the feel of the play, while the tight editing and brisk pace moves the story along, keeping the focus on the story's central theme: Jack overcoming the mundane to become the person he wanted to be and find the person he wanted to be with.
Amy Ryan keeps finding oddly-interesting parts to show her versatility, while Ortiz and Rubin-Vega give standout supporting performances that at times, steal the show.
This review of Jack Goes Boating (2010) was written by Derek C on 29 Jan 2011.
Jack Goes Boating has generally received positive reviews.
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