This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. It is a very touching drama. Kevin Kline as George and Hayden Christensen as Sam are absolutely wonderful. Every scene with Hayden shows how powerful he is as an actor. Some scenes in particular are when he cries after going on his first prostituting job, and also when he finds out his father is dying of cancer. This scene contains what I think is the most powerful dialogue in the whole film.
Sam:"So this whole thing, this whole summer having me here was for your sake. You selfish f***. Having me here trying to get me to like you." George:"No. I wan't trying to get you to like me. I was trying to get you to love me." Sam:"Well congratulations. Cuz you f***ing pulled it off!"
The rest of the cast also pull off their roles wonderfully, and in some cases, (mainly Ian Somerhalder and Mary Steenburgen) add a nice touch of humor to the serious backdrop of the story. The movie has a sad ending, but also brings hope for Sam. I would recommend this movie to anyone. I don't think there is one person who would not enjoy this story of dysfunction, reconciliation, regret, transformation, love, and hope. Don't miss this one.
Sam:"So this whole thing, this whole summer having me here was for your sake. You selfish f***. Having me here trying to get me to like you." George:"No. I wan't trying to get you to like me. I was trying to get you to love me." Sam:"Well congratulations. Cuz you f***ing pulled it off!"
The rest of the cast also pull off their roles wonderfully, and in some cases, (mainly Ian Somerhalder and Mary Steenburgen) add a nice touch of humor to the serious backdrop of the story. The movie has a sad ending, but also brings hope for Sam. I would recommend this movie to anyone. I don't think there is one person who would not enjoy this story of dysfunction, reconciliation, regret, transformation, love, and hope. Don't miss this one.
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