Movie Reviews while in Toronto

I saw 3 movies while in Canada. Here are the reviews.

"The Reader"
Wow. Very good film. Excellent acting by Kate Winslet in this role. I won't say much more, but it is certainly Oscar worthy, both her performance and the film itself. David Kross, who plays the young Michael Berg, was truly amazing. A story of love, devotion, justice, and guilt. Don't miss it.

"Tyson"
I am an ex Golden Gloves boxer and avid boxing fan so I knew I would enjoy this look into the confused, angry, and yet softer side of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The film was well done, and I especially appreciated the director's ability to capture Tyson's thoughts and emotions by allowing the viewer to hear them at the same time by seeing Tyson on the screen in three different images making often contradictory and ambivalent statements. This film would be wonderful for those who love the sport, and I can see it being worthwhile to see for others who are interested in how damaging it can be to grow up poor and fatherless. The film, I think, may also interest those who wish to obtain a glimpse into the mind of a very warped individual who had tremendous talent perhaps never seen before in this sport. When you watch this film, you cannot see Mike Tyson the same way ever again. His deep, deep pain and inner torment comes through in his tears as well as in his rage.

"Gomorrah"
This is a film about organized crime outside of Naples, Italy based on real events. It is tragic at many times as it shows how children are impacted by these warring crime factions and often wish to emulate the adults they witness. This is also worth seeing. This is a look into hell itself. What's even more interesting is that the "Comorra" as it's called is still in full control in this forgotten part of the world.