Reviews

This is a short film with very little dialogue allowing you to focus on the flow and beautiful imagery. The child who plays the young boy brings a sweet vulnerability to his role and is able to communicate very well without using words. For instance, there is one scene where you just know he's pulling out the last $20 bill in his wallet.

Although this story focuses on the young boy, Jessica Chastain's presence is well felt in the few scenes she is in. Of course, if you've seen her already in Jolene or Tree of Life you already know that she's an amazing actor!

Hard to write a review on this without spoilers, but let's just say that I was brought to tears in the end.

I was fortunate enough to see this at a film fest and have to say it was definitely the best movie I saw! The storyline keeps you on the edge of your seat, and at the end I just kept thinking "Please don't be over, please don't be over". . . I felt so connected to the story I didn't want it to end.

Jessica Chastain may not currently be a recognizable name, but my assessment is that she will be soon. Her performance was captivating. Her scenes in the Doctor's office chilled me to the bone! Adding the indisputable talent of her counterpart Helen Mirren into the mix is the perfect cocktail. Definitely a girls kick a** experience! The Debt weaves together many layers, (as any movie worth watching should do!). Action, suspense, romance, beauty and conflict - a movie I'll be dragging all my girlfriends to.