That is the imperfect and crooked road taken by Ezra helmed by actor/director Tony Goldwyn (The Last Kiss, Someone Like You). The sincere film dives into the complicated dynamics within the extended family of the titular young boy. Embodied by pre-teen neurodiverse actor William Fitzgerald in his feature film debut, Ezra is diagnosed with autism and is indeed the kind of apple where the tree that bore it demands its own attention.
Read MoreIn the new film "Danny Collins," the directorial debut of screenwriter Dan Fogelman, the titular main character played by Al Pacino has a way with conversation that is completely charasmatic and disarming. His character can uncannily cover up his sleazy flaws, misdeeds, celebrity status, and filthy rich persona with charm, honesty, self-deprecating humor, and the right measure of heartfelt sincerity. Danny "kills them with kindness," as the expression says, but then backs it up with legitimate follow-through. This character trait is a masterful creation from Pacino and a pleasure to watch. It might as well be a microcosm for the entire film. It too will hide its flaws and charm you to pieces.
Read MoreBuyer beware, do not go into this movie hungry. You will chew the arm off of the person next to you and that's never a good date move (unless you're watching a zombie flick, which this is far from). Folks, do the dinner before the movie on this one, ladies and gentlemen, or you will willingly overeat afterwards. I warned you now. You'll see.
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