The Visitor

There's no sophomore slouch for actor turned writer and director Tom McCarthy after the acclaimed "The Station Agent." He returns with this mature and complex tale with superb performances by veteran actors Richard Jenkins and Hiam Abbass who makes her American debut after an internationally acclaimed body of work. The story about a lonely professor whose path is crossed with several characters in New York is original and involving film that has a mind and heart. It's a political film without being preachy, romantic without being cheesy, and entertaining without being dumb. The excellent script shows real people in real problems that you hear about but rarely see on the big screen. It's a small and independent film that allows actors like Richard Jenkins and Hiam Abbass in the lead roles. It's the best film so far in the new year. Anybody looking for a smart and entertaining film about real people then this the best bet out there in the theatres.
Tom McCarthy is definitely a director to watch as he moves seamlessly from front to the behind of the camera. YRCinema's coverage of current releases.