Product: Tim
Rating: 5.0
Fine, touching film, with a very talented star
Mel Gibson never ceases to impress me with his onscreen presence,he is totally captivating and watchable, not just for his looks (some ladies might disagree there) but simply because of the honesty and reality he brings to a role. "Tim" is a great example of some of his best work. Playing a guy this childlike and simple is probably one of the greatest challenges for any actor, but Gibson pulls it off with sincerity and credibility. We're not watching the Lethal Weapon guy here, I didn't think of macho Mel once, he WAS Tim. Also excellent were Piper Laurie as his friend and lover, and the actor who played his father. Overall, a peaceful touching movie that is worth renting or buying. Definitely NOT Oprah or Hallmark Hall of Fame garbage. Just another quality Mel Gibson movie.