Let me preface this review by saying I haven’t seen a movie this wonderful in ages. That said, how could a movie titled “The Kindness of Strangers” not be charming? It stars Zoe Kazan, Tahar Rahim, Bill Nighy and a few other lesser-known actors. It opens with a mom and her two children against the backdrop of a spectacular view of Manhattan. They’re there ostensibly on vacation. However, we quickly learn they’re escaping an abusive dad, who happens to be a cop. We then encounter several other characters that are dealing with various personal problems of their own. Serendipity is the underlying theme here, as their lives intersect in mutually beneficial ways. I enjoyed everything about this film. It’s rare when great writing, natural acting, and remarkable cinematography converge in a movie. I just wish there were more movies like this being made. It almost seems like something from the Golden Age of movies. The films of Frank Capra come to mind. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. And if you happen to know of any other films like this one, please let me know!
5 out of 5 stars
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