Muito Mais que o Esperado

I streamed this movie on TV. To be honest, the thing that attracted me to the movie was the fact that Joshua Rush was in it. Joshua is one of my favorite actors, especially his work as a child actor. The movie examines life and death and family dynamics in a meaningful way. I felt like Rush was the central character. He really stood out in every scene. And don't be confused by the date. Rush was only 12 when the movie was filmed in 2014. But it wasn't released until 2021. It sat on a shelf for 7 years denying us the ability to enjoy it. But enjoy it I did. The plots and sub-plots may make you a little dizzy, but stick with it. It will be worth it. And thank you Joshua Rush for once again showing what a great actor you are.

Joshua Rush who plays Eli is 20 years old. This movie is at least 10 years old. I don't understand why they put the year on it the way they did.

I thought it was a really good family drama movie.

Another sincere heartfelt performance by one of my favorite actors, the very talented Adrian Grenier. I was truly touched by this based-on-a-true-story film. It is not easy to watch the realities of loss, suffering, grief and cruelty; but seeing people's courage and dignity in adversity makes it the kind of story we need to share.

Ally Walker recut and remastering the film lends to a more honest and thought provoking personal journey for the lead character Sean McAllister played by Adrian Grenier (Entourage/Click Bait). Adrian shows us a more sensitive side to his character's internal conflicts that we haven't seen in his other films without overacting or giving us a typical gay stereotype. We understand and feel for him, his family and relatable conflicts growing up as gay man in a small town.

Sean returns home after a long absence to a dying brother played by Bailey Chase and his wife Selma Blair along with their son Joshua Rush. Selma, I think is one of the most underrated actresses out there and her performance shows why she is so natural in this role. Joshua Rush is the glue that puts the family back together while questioning life and what death really means. Sean's father played by Daniel Hugh Kelly, is gruff at times and elusive to Sean after years of separation along with Bailey who he refuses to see at first. Bailey's nurse is played by Drea de Matteo who is natural and sensitive to the families needs.

The films takes us back and forth to Sean youth and is really a more of a coming of age. It's about family, life and what it really means to put our differences aside and just love each other for who they are...

Brilliant performances and all around fantastic film. All involved deserve kudos for this film. I felt a part of this, not as if it was a "movie". Had me in tears and emotional throughout. Wow! Bravo everyone!.