The Goldfinch | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

...a deliberate and somewhat erratic drama that ultimately fares better than one might've anticipated...

...a meticulous, beautifully mounted adaptation that deserves an audience

While perhaps not the surefire Oscar bet that might be expected of an adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize winner, The Goldfinch is nevertheless an enthralling story filled with fascinating characters and great performances.

This is one of the many muddy and unhelpful responses to the events of 9/11 and what has come after them, along with other events in the new century.

The rough-edged-yet-tender friendship between Theo and Boris feels lived-in, yet somehow, when it resurfaces in adult form, it feels as phony and superficial as if the characters were being introduced for the first time.