" We don't know why people do what they do. Everybody looks out his own window...."

Rating: 8/10 (27 February 2008)

My god, my heart is in pieces here. Astonishing from beginning to end. I think I might be a bit depressed as well, this is one of those films that is definitely going to stay with me for a while.
Does Patrick do the right thing in the end? That look on ..... face said it all. So sad, lonely, and withdrawn. That really struck me, The scenes that keep jumping back into my head, are those scenes with all of religious icons, the statues, the scenes and conversations with Ed Harris's character. " You gotta take a side." Casey Affleck just delivers one hell of a knockout performance here. Physically threatening or not, I was completely mesmerized by his performance. I also really enjoyed Michelle Monaghan (nice Irish name)'s performance as the realist girlfriend. Her role isn't exactly an easy one and I am more and more impressed with her in everything I see her in. Of course, you also have your veteran heavyweights like Morgan Freeman, and Ed Harris as well.
Kudos to everyone involved.