The Only Living Boy in New York is a fantastic film. All-star cast. The writing is deep, complex, psychological, spiritual and very character driven which delves deep into the complexity of social relationships and romantic ones.
When I saw that Jeff Bridges starred in the film I immediately pressed the play button. I watch everything Jeff Bridges is in and he was absolutely brilliant in this one. He mentors a college graduate who is trying to split up a love affair between his father and his mistress in order to spare his mother any heartbreak. The story is about more than that though, it's an overall character study.
Bridges' character is written so well;- he sees himself in the young man. Both of them feel separated from society and they eventually form a strong bond. I thought the acting was superb, and it was not surprising considering the cast of actors and the direction by Marc Webb, who directed The Amazing Spiderman.
There's a lot of dialogue in this film, having to do with many subjects, not just love but all the things that drive us in our daily lives and what gives us a sense of purpose. I can't end this review without mentioning the fantastic urban cinematography. Beautiful shots of NYC are filmed in still image fashion and it added a nice atmosphere to the movie.
When I saw that Jeff Bridges starred in the film I immediately pressed the play button. I watch everything Jeff Bridges is in and he was absolutely brilliant in this one. He mentors a college graduate who is trying to split up a love affair between his father and his mistress in order to spare his mother any heartbreak. The story is about more than that though, it's an overall character study.
Bridges' character is written so well;- he sees himself in the young man. Both of them feel separated from society and they eventually form a strong bond. I thought the acting was superb, and it was not surprising considering the cast of actors and the direction by Marc Webb, who directed The Amazing Spiderman.
There's a lot of dialogue in this film, having to do with many subjects, not just love but all the things that drive us in our daily lives and what gives us a sense of purpose. I can't end this review without mentioning the fantastic urban cinematography. Beautiful shots of NYC are filmed in still image fashion and it added a nice atmosphere to the movie.
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