Review of Starbuck (2011) by Guy S — 28 Nov 2012

This movie really took me by surprise as I thought it was going to be a goofy comedy but it wasn't. This Canadian (French - subtitled) film is a gem of a film with comedy, depth and a real heart. It could have easily been yet another stupid comedy about quite a far fetched storyline. However the story, although packed with flaws, is heart warming and very moving in places.

A young man donates his sperm multiple times (553) to make money. 20 years later, 149/553 children want to know who their father only known as 'Mr Starbuck' is. They form a class suit to have his identity revealed and in doing so he is presented with a file contains the identifies of the 149 children. He then individually seeks them out to discover he has a drug addict daughter, gothic son, gay son, disabled son etc.

If you want to see something other than a blockbuster then seek this film out. You won't be disappointed. It is funny and charming.

Note: unfortunately the Americans have purchased he film rights and intend to make their own version soon. I guarantee they will ruin it.