A pure spirit walks among them.

Rating: 9/10 (21 February 2008)

What kept me glued was the consistency of Patrick's character. As indicated by the opening voice-over, he was seeking to save his soul even as he walked among characters ruined by corruption. Patrick is something of a saint without conventional piety, or at least none shown here, willing to make hard choices and willing to take the consequences. At the end. I am left convinced that the child has acquired a guardian angel who will do whatever he can to make sure no harm comes to her but with no certainly that he will succeed. Affleck is certainly superior to his brother as an actor, but I think that even Ben could have made Patrick convincing. Director Affleck obviously has a lot to learn, but he has made a damn good movie. Many of those above have pointed out things he could have done better, but the actors save him from some of his mistakes, and the end result is worthy of real praise. I agree he has found his proper niche, but he is also beginning to find his feet as an actor and--it seems--as a person.