I’m not a religious person but I do
borrow some parts of each religion that I find fun and helpful as I move
through this thing called life. Catholic Saints are one aspect of religion I
find interesting and this film takes Sainthood to the next level :)
St. Vincent is a movie about an
elderly man named Vincent played by the great Bill Murray (who I have
watched and loved my entire life) and a boy named Oliver played by newcomer
Jaeden Lieberher. When we first meet Vin he is your typical grumpy old man who enjoys
smoking, gambling and just being left alone. His home which he shares with his cat,
Felix (Pepper and Jigger) is a mess inside and out. At first he and his new
neighbors, Melissa McCarthy as Oliver's mother, do not get along but when Oliver needs Vincent's help on his first day of
school it is revealed to us that relationships can change.
Written and directed by Theodore
Melfi, St Vincent is an unexpected beautiful surprise. All of the actors are
perfectly fitting in their roles, including Naomi Watts who plays Daka, a loveable
“dancer”, Chris O’Dowd who plays Oliver’s Catholic school teacher and Terrence Howard
who plays Zucko an “acquaintance” of Vin’s. I don’t know where Murray got his
Brooklyn accent but it was enjoyable to listen to and rounded off this
character that you may not usually hang out with but once you’ve learned more
about the man you wanted to be his friend. Everyone had excellent chemistry
with each other but the scenes between Murray and Lieberher were
the best, so much so that when Oliver has to get up in front of his class and
family for a presentation I couldn’t stop the tears from flowing.
St. Vincent is a sweet, small film
perfect for most ages young and old, No one left until the credits finished
rolling.
