Fireflies in the Garden

I do believe Ryan Reynolds is an underrated actor. Even in this underwhelming divided-family-coming-to-terms-with-a-tragedy film, his performance is what compelled me to keep my person in the cinema.

And, along with a stellar show from Emily Watson, the movie is watchable, if not a little contrived, predictable and overwrought. Oops, have I said too much? But watchable is never okay in my book, especially when you’re paying 50 bucks to see it. If you’re into pain and angst (and I most certainly am) wait for the DVD. If not, go do something with those 99 minutes of your life that you might have wasted.

Rating: 3 outta 5.