Review of The Yellow Handkerchief (2009) by Ingela Z — 23 Oct 2010
Not just another road movie or an ex-con redemption film, but also a story about three drifters who are alienated from their own social circles. Like an European film, Handkerchief takes it time to reveal character, meet a conflict and climax, and settle down to its title.
Kristen Stewart with her lovely face, pulls you in from the first sighting, it's all in her facial expressions and body language.
Eddy Redmayne, who looks much younger than his age is a fine British actor who plays a misfit with serious emotional problems in.
Wiliam Hurt stars as an ex-con who is given a second chance. His modest manner and genuine care for these two young people fulfils the part of him that longs for what he has lost. But there is a dark side to his character and William plays them both well.
And not to forget Maria Bello, a big favorite of mine who does a great performance as the love of Hurt's pre-prison life.
If you want slow observation that offers character development of the first order, then ride along with these three misfits to find a bit of yourself in the journey.
This review of The Yellow Handkerchief (2009) was written by Ingela Z on 23 Oct 2010.
The Yellow Handkerchief has generally received positive reviews.
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