Cunninghamolga
This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.
filippaberry84
I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
leethomas-11621
Completely successful film on every front. Soulful direction, Jenkins' mesmerising central performance, screenplay with depth, score with drumming perfect. With the situation in Syria still continuing these many years after the film was made and America's policy towards refugees tightening, the film's impact now is even more intensive.
argo0403
Walter, an old professor, goes to NY where he used to live for attending the presentation. However, a couple lives in his apartment. The Visitor is a human drama that is slow-pacing but gradually delivers emotion.My mother recommended this to me and I egan to watch but at first, I don't feel sympathy for Walter because he looks solemn and spiritless. However, as this movie goes, he becomes attractive. Tarek, one half of the couple plays an African dram and Walter starts playing it. I'm very impressive with this. Through meeting him, Walter finds a hobby and changes.I've learned three things from The Visitor. First one is that running across someone changes our life. In this movie, it's Walter and the couple.Second is about issues of immigrants. Because of trifling thing, Tarek gets arrested and forced to exile. I think after 9.11, U.S. government becomes restrict for immigrants. I'm sad about this problem. I hope there will be a country every ethnic lives free.Last is Richard Jenkins. This is the biggest fruition. Honestly speaking, I don't like him so much before watching this. Perhaps its because of the characters that he've played. I didn't feel any sympathy or attraction with him at that time. However, this time, I became a big fan of him! He seems ordinary but actually, he isn't. Now, I find it his special ability.In spite of these good points, there're some disappointing things. The relationship between Walter and Tarek's mother is unnecessary. And, it's a little bit slow-pacing. If I were sleepy, I would sleep during watching this.But as a human drama, it's well-made and enough to be satisfied. Especially, I do like the scene that Walter plays the dram. Though it's amusing somewhat, it also brings his passion to audience. The last scene is really moving.
michael-r-fink2448
Movie ReviewThe Visitor is a triumphant tragedy that has a very human feel to it. The film offers a full new view on illegal immigration, while following a delicate man find friendship and a renewed intimacy. The movie is full of laughs and cries. It never reveals a dull moment. Each scene is chuck full of emotion and five star acting. The Visitor is a one of a kind heart breaker no one regrets watching. The Visitor, which came out in 2007, was directed by Thomas McCarthy. The main actors are Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira, and Hiam Abbass. It got a 7.7/10 stars on IMDb and scored a 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, both being impressive ratings. The movie focuses on the morale dilemma in deporting any and all immigrants. It simultaneously observes a man's yearning for friendships and relationships after his wife passes away. Walter (Richard Jenkins) is a depressed widow who is never happy and constantly searching for company. After leaving his apartment for some time, Walter returns to find that Tarek (Haaz Sleiman) and Zainab (Danai Gurira), Tarek's wife, have been living there for the past two months. At first he is scared and uncomfortable with the two visitors, but he has a change of heart and invites them to stay a while, seeing that he enjoys their presence. Through their kindness and Tarek's drumming abilities, Walter becomes good friends with them and picks up music lessons from Tarek. These good times are ruined when Tarek is arrested and put in jail for being an illegal immigrant. When Tarek's mother, Mouna (Hiam Abbass), shows up and discovers the problem, Walter offers her his apartment just as he did with Tarek and Zainab. She stays for the time and they become very close while trying to get Tarek out of prison with some help from a busy lawyer. Walter even takes her out on a date and they have a great time. Both begin to like each other and they cling to one another. Walter enjoys Mouna's company since he is a widow and Mouna enjoys Walter's hospitality and compassion as she deals with this great trouble. The Visitor captures the time period of these main characters' lives when the are experiencing the best and worst times they have ever witnessed. In one scene, Walter walks in on Tarek practicing the bongos without wearing pants. He apologizes and explains that is how he always use to practice when he was younger. Later in the movie, Walter is practicing the bongos when Zainab walks in on him. He states that Tarek is teaching him. Walter jokes, promising not to take his pants off. Zainab responds with a confused look as if she has no idea what he is talking about. Upon realizing that Tarek did not share that little embarrassing fact with Zainab, Walter shrugs off the joke, refusing to elaborate. This is a moment when Walter feels how nice it is to have a friend. Tarek shared a small detail with Walter that he never shared with his wife. This is a key part in the progress of the friendship between Walter and Tarek. It was the first time in a while that Walter had a warmhearted feeling from being in a friendship. Although small, this part of the movie is a turning point in Walter's life. I strongly recommend this film to anyone who is interested in illegal immigration, the struggles of a widow, or just an overall emotional film. The Visitor really is an eye-opener on illegal immigrants. They have a story too and this film shows it. Not only does it show the other side to green cards, but it exhibits the need humans have for friendships and intimate relationships. This film is educational, emotional, and deep. It can be watched and analyzed over and over again; and that is what makes it such a must see.
alyssaa0721
I had to watch this film for a course I am taking and therefore was not watching it by choice. Within moments I was intrigued by this film. Not only do you fall in love with the characters but you constantly worry about them and relate to the story line and the actions of the characters. This film helps to break through racial boundaries and gives a better understanding of crimmigation in our country today. The stress and caution that Tarek and Zainab face throughout the film is sincere however Tarek's ability to bring spirit back into Walter gives the story a beautiful meaning. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and feel that many of its viewers will agree! Enjoy!
