Review of Off the Map (2003) by Deb S — 19 Jan 2010
"It was inescapable, my Father's depression, like some fumigator's mist filling our lungs. It came to be the focal point of our lives that summer...".
A story of a family living "off the map" trying to cope with an extremely depressed husband and father, played by Sam Elliott. All their lives become strangely affected when they are visited by an auditor (Jim True-Frost) from the IRS.
It seemed like an honest portrayal of some of the sides of depression and how family and friends are affected and react to it. Campbell Scott, the director, captured the despair, loneliness and deep love that these characters felt for one another. There was some disconnect though in the film that separated the audience, which was a shame.
Brilliant performances by Sam Elliott and Joan Allen.
This review of Off the Map (2003) was written by Deb S on 19 Jan 2010.
Off the Map has generally received positive reviews.
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