Danai Jekesai Gurira, Haaz Sleiman, Hiam Abbass
In a world of six billion people, it only takes one to change your life. A college professor becomes embroiled in the lives of a young immigrant couple living in New York City and stumbles into an un...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 27, 2009
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Flixster Reviews (3,887)
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October 21, 2009a touching story of a lonely man who becomes overly involved in the lives of complete strangers, ultimately renewing his will to live. a little formula, a little unbelievable, but very sweet nevertheless. i loved the scene of him jamming with fela in his connecticut living room...( read more)
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August 15, 2009Really touching story, but I wish it would've had a happier ending. Still very good though!
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June 7, 2009Although not parting from a radically original premise, The Visitor is movie with plenty of heart put into it and with an unavoidable sincerity and good will that make it feel outstanding. Filmmaking-wise, it brings nothing new to the table. Its success relies purely on its abili...( read more)
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May 11, 2009The Visitor is a story with heart and a message. However, it doesn't do a real good job of being compelling. The story drags from start to finish in what should be a better movie. The reason I watched this is for Richard Jenkins best actor Oscar nomination. I walked away disa...( read more)
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April 18, 2009Anyone who is lonely or has lost their passion for their career can relate to this movie.
I enjoy watching people learn things. Watching Walter happily play the African drum was a delight.
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November 16, 2009Just like the similar "Lost in Translation" this film is unobtrusive, down-to-earth and modest. A well-needed film in other words, since most stories feel much more unrealistic than this one. I don't know if I've seen too many of those shocking movies, but maybe that can explain ...( read more)
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November 11, 2009November 2009 - Very personal and a very honest movie. Richard Jenkins does a terrific job and the movie remains very faithful to a realistic portrayal of its characters. It gets a bit melodramatic at times but the ending makes it alright. Very touching for me as it was also remi...( read more)
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November 6, 2009I loved this movie. Richard Jenkins is amazing as a lonely, depressed college professor with untapped potential for deep connection and creative expression. His performance is subtle yet deeply felt. The transformation brought about by his encounter and relationship with three...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
April 20, 2008
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com
April 18, 2008
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
This gifted writer/director knows how to illuminate those moments in which people realize they have become essential to each other -- that each person's life has been gently changed by the other's pre... full review
April 17, 2008
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Visitor is a delicate, human reminder of why independent films matter. full review
April 14, 2008
Marcy Dermansky, About.com
Not a polemic, but a character-driven work, made all the more riveting by sensitive performances not only by Jenkins in his first leading role, but the entire cast. full review
April 11, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today
All the main characters are inherently decent, and the humanity of their saga, which centers on illegal immigration, makes for a deeply moving film. full review
April 11, 2008
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
The Visitor tells of renewal through love. Its song is tinged with sadness, but stirring all the same. full review
April 10, 2008
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
This is a small picture that explodes the boundaries of what size really means. Sometimes it's the smallest gesture that makes you feel most alive. full review
April 10, 2008
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
The curious thing about The Visitor is that even as it goes more or less where you think it will, it still manages to surprise you along the way. full review
April 10, 2008
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
The Visitor, featuring an award-caliber performance by Richard Jenkins as the prof, is a heartfelt human drama that sneaks up and floors you. full review
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November 7, 2008Thought it was a great film, very thought provoking, so many people in the world, this movie was interesting, but the ending left me feeling a little empty. oh well. ;-) Enjoy.
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