All three principal actors - Baker, O'Connor, and Smith, gave the strongest performances I've ever seen them give. Baker particularly should be a major star. He was heartbreaking in Book of Love. What I also liked was that the writer and director refused to judge his characters and their behavior. And that he trusted us, the audience, enough to let us make our own decisions. Unlike most Hollywood - and Sundance - movies, he refused to wrap things up neatly at the end for us. A strong, intelligent film. Highly recommended.
Review of Book of Love
Book of Love
(2004)
The best film I saw at Sundance, it never condescended to the audience.
29 November 2004