The basic story was good. But it had about as much subtlety as an ABC After-School Special. I guess it's supposed to be for 12- and 13-year-olds. For me, it was painful to watch - really, really, really painful. Crudely directed, crudely acted. Even Kevin Spacey was pretty bad. And Haley Joel Osment was even more annoying than in "Sixth Sense." Apologies to those of you who liked this movie. Obviously, it's supposed to be a feel-good movie. It just heaped the feelgood on waaaaaaaaayyy too heavily, and the other emotions, too. It might be good as a remake if the director gives it some subtlety. Oh, and maybe about 30 minutes shorter.
Review of Pay It Forward
