We have seen quite a few films that serve up certain opinions about Faith, Hope and Redemption. Quite frankly, these type of films have the very dangerous potential to be exceedingly melodramatic, with its themes taken too solemnly. Director Mark Pennington's "HENRY POOLE IS HERE" does a lot of things right with Albert Torres' script, as the director goes into neutral territory with its execution and approaches with a serious tone rather than a somber one. It cleverly sidesteps the trappings of … more
I read a few reviews of this quirky and sweet film before renting it. Actually, I bought it based on the reviews and am glad I did. One reviewer mentioned the extreme number of introspective Luke Wilson shots and I have to agree. However, there are much worse faces to stare at. Henry Poole is looking for something, so he plants himself where it all began in a desperate attempt to find it. He sums up his search when touring his old home, "This is the last place I remember … more