I gave this movie a 9/10, largely due to Ben Kingsley's acting. Damn, this guy is good!!
The film itself only rates about a 7 because you never really feel for the Jennifer Connelly character. She loses her house due to an administrative error coupled with her own laziness brought on by self pity. Maybe if they delved more into her character, you'd feel a little more sorry for her. The entire film she (and her companion) are completely in the wrong and, although the situation is unfortunate, it was well within her power to avoid it. Jennifer Connelly does a very good job of playing her role; I just didn't really care much for her character.
Ben Kingsley, on the other hand, is doing nothing but trying for a better life for his family. He's a hard worker and seized an opportunity fully within reason. At times, his acting raised the hairs on my arms he was so convincing.
House of Sand and Fog is worth watching if you accept the hole in the story's premise and instead sit back and enjoy the acting. With that in mind, you're in for an enjoyable afternoon.
The film itself only rates about a 7 because you never really feel for the Jennifer Connelly character. She loses her house due to an administrative error coupled with her own laziness brought on by self pity. Maybe if they delved more into her character, you'd feel a little more sorry for her. The entire film she (and her companion) are completely in the wrong and, although the situation is unfortunate, it was well within her power to avoid it. Jennifer Connelly does a very good job of playing her role; I just didn't really care much for her character.
Ben Kingsley, on the other hand, is doing nothing but trying for a better life for his family. He's a hard worker and seized an opportunity fully within reason. At times, his acting raised the hairs on my arms he was so convincing.
House of Sand and Fog is worth watching if you accept the hole in the story's premise and instead sit back and enjoy the acting. With that in mind, you're in for an enjoyable afternoon.