Okay, I'll state loudly and up-front that Denis Leary gives the best performance of the year in "Monument Ave.". Sure, other actors have been more flamboyant, cried louder and appeared on more magazine covers (y'know, 'box-office babies'), but using only a glance, Mr. Leary quietly conveys an inner anguish and rage that I've seldom seen equaled on film. However, Mr. Leary's performance isn't the only reason to see this film while it is still available. All performances, especially Famke Janssen and Billy Crudup, are award-worthy, and the direction and settings evoke a bleak despair and hopelessnesss seldom encountered in today's 'dumb and dumber' environment. This is a great piece of work - congratulations to all involved.
Review of Monument Ave.
