Thursday, December 30, 2010

The Night Listener - 2006 * * * *


Thinking back to this film I've realised how much I want to see it again despite only seeing it for the first time this morning. Robin Williams is a thoroughy excellent actor and didn't disappoint here as Gabriel Noone, a radio show host who becomes entangled in the life of a sick and abused 14 year old boy named Pete who has sent his life story to Gabriel, desperate for his help. What happens next is almost impossible to believe, especially being inspired by true events, and thoroughly disturbing. A real head-scratcher. Toni Collette is also brilliant as Donna, the carer of Pete. Well worth seeing, at least once.

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