An Enchanting Music Lesson and More...

Rating: 9/10 (15 December 2013)

Once again... a surprise! Actors that were never my favourites: Bruce Willis is very likable in this film, and Bill Murray is passable in this one. And of course Jared Gilman(Sam) and Kara Hayward (Suzy) were very good. Edward Norton never seizes to amaze me with his capacity to really get into the character he acts. The photography is beautiful, and what's more it is suitable for the whole family. Children are actually the stars in this story! They merely allow some grownups some participation.
What is the most enjoyable in this film are the music and the opportunity for children to learn about music and orchestral instruments. This was the reason I gave the film 9 points! Then I read the award history and lo and behold it did receive an award for the use of music in a film.
Of course the story is not totally believable...I don't think social workers behave the way it appears in this movie....but since it is supposed to be a comedy I guess they thought they had to include some preposterous situations. The film is not exactly a comedy, nor strictly a children's movie, or a classic legend, but feels as if it is, with the help of the narrator, and the actual stories read by Suzy (Kara Hayward).