Is there anything Kevin Kline has starred in where he hasn't been great? As many titles as he has in his filmography, I'm sure there must be but I've certainly never seen one. Had his breakout role in Sophie's Choice been his only feature he would still deserve to be revered but now after several decades his list of accomplishments and awards throws him into the all-time greats category.
In this Irvin Winkler film he's spot-on as usual and by the time the inevitable tearjerker ending comes, you really feel for him and his family, you don't want him to die. Hayden Christensen is also outstanding as the difficult teenage son and was nominated for awards as was Kline.
Straight across the board, the movie scores points in all departments, for example, a sweet soundtrack and we love Jena Malone and Kristin Scott Thomas. But it's Kline you won't be able to take your eyes off - he grabs your attention from line one and never lets go. 3.25 stars/5
WE ALSO RECOMMEND
The Emperor's Club (2002)
Another mesmerizing Kline role as a teacher at an upscale boarding school
who goes up against a new misfit student played by a young Emile Hirsch. 3.25 stars/5
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