Film

Quiet Chaos (2008)

Movie review

From Short Review - NY

*** (Three stars)
This Italian effort examines the grieving process of Pietro, a middle-aged man who has just lost his wife. Driving the plot forward are Pietro's guilt that he is not suffering enough and his fears that his indifference might be harming his relationship with his young daughter. Much of the action takes place in a park across the street from the daughter's school, where Pietro begins to drift into his own private world. The film's highlights include Pietro's compelling inner monologue, with High Fidelity–esque lists that he dreams up to keep his mind off his loss, as well as a cameo by Roman Polanski. The acting is generally superb, with the exception of one actress I recognized from Hot Shots and Hot Shots: Part Deux (perhaps not a great sign). She cost the work an extra star on her own.—Tim Rowan, Web specialist

[This is a TONY staff review, written for the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. It is not considered an official review and should not be read as such. Please think of it as a casual impression from a movie-loving friend.] 

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