All is Bright 2013

     Dennis has just been released from a Canadian prison after four years and he’s on parole.  He’s determined to not be a thief or robber anymore.  His wife has tells him she wants to marry Rene and she told his daughter that he’s dead.  Dennis cannot find a job but agrees to sell Christmas trees with Rene.  Rene was supposed to show up on Dennis’ last job as a safe cracker but he didn’t and that's how he landed in prison.  They set up shop on a New York City street but sales are very slow.

     Giamatti is a sad sack but not as much as he usually can be in films. Hawkins has a different role as a Russian maid and house sitter for a pair of wealthy dentists.  Probably better seen at Christmas instead of March?  3* (This movie is OK)

107 min, Comedy directed by Phil Morrison with Paul Giamatti, Paul Rudd, Sally Hawkins, Amy Landecker, Tatyana Richaud, Adam Phillips.

Note: Imdb 5.6 of 10, 45% critic 25% audience on Rotten Tomatoes, Roger Ebert 2*.