Review of Walter and Henry (2001) by Patricia W — 08 Feb 2014
I'm sure that a hard core critic may see this film as too sentimentalized but I found the character development really solid and captivating. I think that each family member and Henry's music teacher all combined to pull together a really great story, one that for all but the most cynical hearts would warm.
The combination of father/son conflict, generational ones, and how each personality affected the other, was, I think, done in a way that is powerful. The way that music was used to connect the personal/familial dots to engage us was very effective.
The important issue of mental health and getting a look at how family disruption/clashes can effect that, along with societal dynamics helps us see the way these powerful forces contribute to growth or destruction.
When change happens in a way that constructive connections coalesce, it is something exciting that won't allow the viewer to be a bystander. It pulls us in to the story. I strongly recommend it to parents, esp.
fathers/sons/grandfathers and music lovers everywhere.
This review of Walter and Henry (2001) was written by Patricia W on 08 Feb 2014.
Walter and Henry has generally received very positive reviews.
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