Genre:
Comedy / Drama
Directed
by: Theodore Melfi
Cast:
Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts
Running
time: 102 minutes
On the surface, Vincent MacKenna looks like nothing
but a grumpy old alcoholic, who drinks, gambles and wastes his life away, but,
like most other people, he has a story. In Vincent’s case, it might be more noteworthy
than one would originally think. When a newly-separated mom and her young son
move next door to Vincent, the old man ends up babysitting as a very last
option in a dire situation and he takes the boy under his wing. Maybe the
innocence of a child, free of preconceived ideas, can get to the bottom of what
kind of man Vincent truly is.
How amazing it is to see Bill Murray again in
a comedic role. He is given a lot to work with as Vincent MacKenna and he sure
did show the extent of his talent. He offers a great mixture of humor,
crassness and sensitivity, making his character so very loveable in spite of
his many flaws. Melissa McCarthy has a secondary role here, as an overwhelmed
newly-single mom working long hours to provide for her son, but she does it
justice. Jaeden Lieberer is also very solid as the young boy. A special mention
for Naomi Watts, who is unrecognizable as a European pole dance/prostitute.
Sure, by the end, St. Vincent gets a tad
sentimental, but, really, I don’t care. It made me laugh, it choked me up in
some places; what we have here is a compelling storyline delivered on screen by
solid actors. And, it was all put together efficiently by the filmmakers to make
a beautiful film. This is a work of art that does not take itself seriously,
which makes it even more charming. And, the end credits, with Bill Murray and a
Bob Dylan song; it kept me hooked to my seat. Overall, this is a movie I love
very much and that I will see again for sure.
Rating:
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