Fatherhood seems to be, on different levels , a very dear issue to the latest cinematography: after "Manchester by the sea", "Radin" and "Demain tout commence", I bumped into this new picture, where a young man has to raise his young niece, coming to terms with unexpected paternity. Although thought-provoking , and sharing the same serious concern, the picture does not reach the quality of "Manchester by the sea", both in terms of screenplay and acting. Lonergan's movie had a more introspective attitude towards family bonds, and fatherhood as well. Here we find a more entertaining attitude and plot, but managing to involve the viewer: the story proceeds with a steady pace and a focused direction, probably without rolling too much in the deep, but still capable of arousing thoughts and feelings. Acting is also good, the little girl especially offers a very heartfelt interpretation in a tough role, and shows a very good chemistry with Chris Evans, who does a good job, but is less convincing than Casey Affleck. On the whole, it's an overall enjoyable movie, good for both mind and soul.
