Wish You Were Here

This movie was so deeply moving and thought provoking. The on screen chemistry of the three characters was excellent. I especially loved the part of Dean, played by Louie Sabatasso. The depth in his role was very powerful. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a movie that is more than fluff and wants to see some real life situations acted out in a very real way. This is a MUST SEE!!!

Be still my beating heart, for Louie Sabatasso certainly knows how to pull on the right heart strings...from the opening scene to the rolling credits, i was in awe of the raw and emotionally charged presence as to which Mr. Sabatasso brings to the film. Gritty and unfailing look into the life of a recovering alcoholic post-rehab, this film unveils a reality many will experience through someone in their lives yet few people will really understand. It is unflinching and unapologetic, for Mr. Sabatasso courageously dives into his character, exposing sincere vulnerability and the fear that accompanies it when one is suffering from this atrocious disease. Appropriately coined, "the Jack Kerouac of the indie film variety," Mr. Sabatasso shows an audience a peeled back version, intricately emotional and intense, of the drug addict/alcoholic character..but when most movies stop at the surface, his portrayal demonstrates layers upon layers of the complicated addict mind that most films miss out on. It's the story of a troubled man traveling across the country with his brother, all while quietly seeking something that could fill the empty void drugs and alcohol inevitably leave. As an audience we ache for the love and sense of family that has been strained due to Mr. Sabatasso's character, and he truly does an incredible job expressing this longing to rebuild a relationship with his brother, who clearly has been hurt to a point of cold despondence because of Dean's (Mr. Sabatasso) alcoholic past. The brothers find an unexpected solace in a surprise tagalong on their road trip, a woman who becomes the glue needed to piece back a once broken sibling relationship. if you suffer from drug addiction/alcoholism, if you know someone who does, or if you enjoy a film that takes a no holds bar look at the REAL experiences of an alcoholic and those he affects, you must see this film. WELL DONE!!!

This is my first review, and I must say that I LOVED this movie. Interesting story, well-acted (especially the main character played by Louie Sabatasso), and unique. This definitely is a movie that I will watch again.