Not since "Daytrippers" or "Secrets and Lies" have I enjoyed a domestic comedy so much! "City Island" offers film lovers superb performances and top-notch production qualities. The smart screenplay unfolds like a road map leading viewers toward a rewarding destination full of scenic side trips. I especially enjoyed how the idea of a secret fuels not just the narrative, but also brings us closer to each character's point-of-view. I laughed and groaned with equal delight at the complications and conflicts that could have become treacly, preachy, or pretentious but, instead, made me feel like a bemused father confessor.
I am surprised that "City Island" hasn't received much promotion, although it has been playing in my local art house for nearly a month. There was not a false note in the film, and I'm looking forward to seeing it again soon. I know that it will be a DVD worth adding to my collection--one that I'll enjoy sharing with others.
I am surprised that "City Island" hasn't received much promotion, although it has been playing in my local art house for nearly a month. There was not a false note in the film, and I'm looking forward to seeing it again soon. I know that it will be a DVD worth adding to my collection--one that I'll enjoy sharing with others.