I think this is the first time I've ever thought of an over 2 hour movie as too short but there's so much overlooked and missing that it doesn't even really give a full picture, in an era highlighting men's mental health there was a real chance to shine some light that even in the era of "real men" these things happened,
A whole brother was cut from the film to avoid too much tragedy which considering the plot is weird, Chris passed away young by suicide, fair enough not showing it but for him to not be mentioned or anything felt harsh.
Also Kerry's injury, whilst shocking the facts were he had surgery on the foot but his determination to return mean he reinjured it and then it was amputated, something again not portrayed in the film.
It's brilliantly acted and looks great, I will say I feel a bit for Zac, Hollywood supposedly doesn't take him seriously but for me he's likeable and a good versatile actor, he was exceptional here, he may not be Tom hanks and that's fine but he is very talented.
There was no mention of the two sons eventually wrestling, there's text at the end that could've added way more context.
The dad is vile and judging by him and the wife's portrayal i wonder if they ever accepted blame and repented for not supporting their kids! You don't have 2 suicides, 1 infant death and death from over exertion if you're great parents.
However as much as the dad failed Kerry, if accurate, Kevin failed Daniel after the wedding.
Top film, missing few too many things for a perfect score.
A whole brother was cut from the film to avoid too much tragedy which considering the plot is weird, Chris passed away young by suicide, fair enough not showing it but for him to not be mentioned or anything felt harsh.
Also Kerry's injury, whilst shocking the facts were he had surgery on the foot but his determination to return mean he reinjured it and then it was amputated, something again not portrayed in the film.
It's brilliantly acted and looks great, I will say I feel a bit for Zac, Hollywood supposedly doesn't take him seriously but for me he's likeable and a good versatile actor, he was exceptional here, he may not be Tom hanks and that's fine but he is very talented.
There was no mention of the two sons eventually wrestling, there's text at the end that could've added way more context.
The dad is vile and judging by him and the wife's portrayal i wonder if they ever accepted blame and repented for not supporting their kids! You don't have 2 suicides, 1 infant death and death from over exertion if you're great parents.
However as much as the dad failed Kerry, if accurate, Kevin failed Daniel after the wedding.
Top film, missing few too many things for a perfect score.