UnowPriceless
hyped garbage
Chirphymium
It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional
Humaira Grant
It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
MsGaby
I enjoyed watching this film. I understand it wasn't the ending we all expected. But I will say I did go throughout the entire film looking for a scene of Eleanor teaching Reggie to swim. They should have at least had that in there. Also, felt Eleanor lacked connection/emotion when Reggie and her said good bye. It isn't until she receives his special gift that she connects, somewhat. Once again maybe I wouldn't have felt the lack of connection if they had at least one scene Eleanor with Reggie swimming. Definitely Reggie was the star of this film. He had much more passionate overall. Worth the watch!
TxMike
We found this movie on Netflix streaming, it is very nicely done and contains a good message.The story centers almost equally on two characters - a 12-yr-old boy and his 24-yr-old Au Pair. Julian Shatkin is a 12-yr-old genius and cello prodigy Reggie. At one point when his quartet had finished practicing a piece, when asked what it was, he stated that he wrote it. He was always ahead in his school studies, and in class often is staring out the window but knows exactly what the teacher is teaching and can answer any question.But Reggie is lonely. He lives in an upper East Side mansion of sorts in Manhattan, his father is a businessman often out of the country, and his mother, expertly played by Debra Messing as Mom Barbara, is joyless shrew who pretty much leaves her son to the limo driver.His Au pair has to return to Mexico so Barbara starts a quick search for a replacement. Luckily, Leighton Meester as Eleanor just moved out of her boyfriend's place after yet another incident of his irresponsibility and she is looking for a job, any job. Barbara interviews her and asks when she can start. That afternoon would be ideal. Eleanor has all her belongings with her in a roll-around suitcase so is delighted.In many ways this story reminds me of Willy (Tim Hutton) and Marty (Natalie Portman) in "Beautiful Girls". In that story Willy is a seemingly lost musician and Marty is the young girl who suggests that he wait a few years so that they can be lovers for eternity.In this movie, as it turns out, Eleanor in high school WAS an outstanding musician, a cornet player with an opportunity to attend Juliard, but life and finances got in the way. So part of her character's arc here is to regain her interest in her music. She sees young Reggie as a kid to take care of but Reggie sees her as perhaps the love of his life but he doesn't quite know how to handle it.There is a touching final scene where Eleanor has left to go back home and figure out what she will do, Reggie is still in NYC, he is playing cello and she is playing the cornet part that he wrote for her. A duet miles apart.Good movie, maybe I enjoyed it more because I am a musician too, coincidentally a cornet player.
tigerfish50
When Brooklyn waitress Eleanor has a sudden break-up with her fractious boyfriend, she needs a new job and roof over her head as soon as possible. She lucks out finding a position as live-in nanny to precocious, privileged Reggie who lives in a luxurious apartment on the upper west side of NYC. Both characters deal with their dysfunctional family backgrounds by maintaining reserved exteriors, and this unusual small-scale film portrays the developing relationship between a blue-collar young woman and the neglected twelve year old.The story begins slowly and continues at a leisurely pace throughout. Although nothing very dramatic occurs, their bond gradually deepens as they spend time with one another and discover a common interest in music. Leighton Meester and Julian Shatkin give nicely observed performances in the lead roles, but the script doesn't give them anywhere particularly interesting to go. Some emotional turmoil occurs when Reggie accompanies Eleanor back to her upstate home town due to a family crisis, but the episode seems rushed and artificial compared to other events. Their story eventually arrives at an understated conclusion.
astridcoene
You know some movies just give you shivers, because they are amazing. Well, this movie is far more than amazing. It's extraordinary! It's unbelievable how music can charm you. After watching this movie I am just sitting there in my chair and thinking which movie can be better? Which movie can release your feelings more? Which movie is so beautiful that you can cry of happiness? After being fired and braking up with her boyfriend the 23 years old Eleanor has no idea what to do with her live. Until, she gets the chance to become a nanny for a rich family in the upper West side of New York. There she is supposed to take care of the genius twelve year old boy named Reggie. But quickly the roles switch. Reggie takes care of Eleanor and an unlikely friendship arises. Through the film you will directly be in sympathy with both Reggie and Eleanor. And at least you can enjoy the beautiful soundtrack produced by Ed Harcourt.
