Working in a Boston homeless shelter, Nick Flynn re-encounters his father, a con man and self-proclaimed poet. Sensing trouble in his own life, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out yet again to his dad.
It's been ages since De Niro tackled a character as rich and challenging as this, and he tackles it head-on.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
22 Mar 2012
fresh:
He might be guilty of showboating, but De Niro's knockout performance is a declaration that the star of "Raging Bull" isn't ready to hang up his gloves.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
16 Mar 2012
fresh:
Weitz digs diligently for emotional truths and makes the most of his excellent cast.
– Rafer Guzman,
Newsday,
16 Mar 2012
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I'm happy to report that De Niro hasn't lost his chops. At least not quite.