Until I saw a preview for this film (On Demand), I did not even know it existed. When I saw it starred Robin Williams (in his last role), I knew I had to see it. I was very glad that I did.
"Boulevard" is a tale of a very desperate man, Nolan (played extremely well by Robin Williams). Nolan is a man trapped in his own personal hell. Involved in a marriage of convenience--whose, I'll let you find out--and dealing with his own personal demons, Nolan feels there is no life to live in his world; no passion, no happiness, but most of all, no love. Through the course of the film, you find he has just recently dealt with the death of his mother, and he now finds himself the "dutiful son," dealing with his father who is now confined to a nursing home. Nolan is so unhappy, he cannot even fathom a new start for him when his bank manager tells him he has recommended him for a promotion. And then one evening, Nolan makes a u-turn on the "boulevard" where he meets Leo (played by Roberto Acquire).
I am surprised more people did not know about this movie, nor have a chance to see it. I did not feel, as it seems most people do, the movie was a "downer." In fact, I felt just the opposite. The movie was uplifting for me because it shows even in the worst possible circumstances, we CAN find a way to survive.
Kathy Baker is simply superb as Williams' wife, Joy. It is almost ironic her name is joy when there is so little of that in her life. It was almost a complete surprise when I came to realize exactly what her life entailed.
Very tightly directed by Dito Montel, I think we've all been on that boulevard in some form or fashion. I recommend this one. Rated R for language and adult situations.
"Boulevard" is a tale of a very desperate man, Nolan (played extremely well by Robin Williams). Nolan is a man trapped in his own personal hell. Involved in a marriage of convenience--whose, I'll let you find out--and dealing with his own personal demons, Nolan feels there is no life to live in his world; no passion, no happiness, but most of all, no love. Through the course of the film, you find he has just recently dealt with the death of his mother, and he now finds himself the "dutiful son," dealing with his father who is now confined to a nursing home. Nolan is so unhappy, he cannot even fathom a new start for him when his bank manager tells him he has recommended him for a promotion. And then one evening, Nolan makes a u-turn on the "boulevard" where he meets Leo (played by Roberto Acquire).
I am surprised more people did not know about this movie, nor have a chance to see it. I did not feel, as it seems most people do, the movie was a "downer." In fact, I felt just the opposite. The movie was uplifting for me because it shows even in the worst possible circumstances, we CAN find a way to survive.
Kathy Baker is simply superb as Williams' wife, Joy. It is almost ironic her name is joy when there is so little of that in her life. It was almost a complete surprise when I came to realize exactly what her life entailed.
Very tightly directed by Dito Montel, I think we've all been on that boulevard in some form or fashion. I recommend this one. Rated R for language and adult situations.