I remember seeing a preview for this ages ago. I added it to my netflix and watched it the other day.
Synopsis: Lizzie has been writing letters to her son, pretending they are from his father. This elaborate lie is in danger of total collapse when the ship that his dad supposedly crews is coming to port. Lizzie sets out to find a man to play the part of Frankie's father.
It sounds a little bubble-gummy, but it's really not. It's rather sad and sweet. I loved it. I haven't actually got a lot to say about it, even though I did watch it twice. The color is great. I always notice color... It's all very muted and subdued. Frankie is deaf and the lack of vibrant color does for us visually what Frankie experiences aurally.
And this is a moment that I absolutely CANNOT spoil for anyone who hasn't seen this movie... Gerard Butler plays the Stranger, the terse and mysterious man that Lizzie employs to be Dad for the Day. During a conversation between the Stranger and Lizzie, he gives a look that will absolutely break your heart. I just stopped short and then started boo-hooing. That moment might have been the best moment of acting I have seen from Butler, and he doesn't have to say a word.
This was really a favorite. I loved it and would like to eventually add this to my DVD collection.
