Vince Vicentuan

Tenderness and kindness when you most need it. A movie doesn't have to be super action-packed to soar, and Palmer has just proven that. Justin Timberlake's performance is quiet but forceful, and Juno Temple's moving contribution is worthy of an Oscar nod.

This movie was not meant to impress the hardnosed critics with a complex plot, in-depth characterization, and unorthodox narrative. Its dynamic is straightforward, not much fuzz but lots of suspense and action to keep you hanging on until the cathartic end.

The problem about simple plots is they could become predictable, dragging, and boring. Not this one. Naomi Watts' performance is the dynamo of this movie and the lovable magpie gives it the wings to soar with. The battle between depression and human willpower can be intense at times, but its uplifting spirit makes this movie a must-see.