I just finished watching a little movie called Henry Poole is Here. Henry Poole moves back to his old neighborhood, and right off the bat we see that he is clearly at a low point in his life. He doesn't seem to care much about anything in his life. We learn that Henry does not plan to be around very long. Is he going to die? We don't know yet. One day Henry notices a stain on the side of his house. He thinks it is just a mildew stain, but his neighbors are convinced they are looking at the face of Jesus. Soon Henry's backyard is filled with people who want a glimpse of the miraculous. Henry's life begins to change dramatically as miracles start to take place and he is tested spiritually.
This film is very good. It is one of the most inspiring movies I have seen in a long time. Luke Wilson does an amazing job in this film as Henry. In my opinion, Wilson should have at least received an Oscar nomination for his role in the movie. He gives us a truly remarkable performance.
My only problem with this movie is its pace. The film had many scenes that dragged on and on. Twenty minutes in I was left scratching my head asking myself, "Is the entire movie going to be this slow?" I gave the movie a chance and am glad I did.
This movie should be seen by anyone who is in the mood for some inspiration, but keep in mind it does start out slow.
Henry Poole is Here
3 out of 4 stars
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