Review of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints

I knew virtually nothing about this film going in. It started with kids using the "F" word every other word--as warned in the rating. My wife hates profanity unless it is not a substitute for good dialogue. Of the cast members I only knew Leboeuf Palminteri Rosario Dawson and Diane Wiest--no matter EVERYONE in this cast right down to the cameo was truly magnificent. Now, I'm an emotional guy, I admit but there was one scene between Mother and son that blew me away. I mean hot wet tears werestreaming down my grizzeld face. The editing, the dialogue, the casting the photography--all were SUPERB. this movie knocked to my knees with an impact that was shattering, The ability of this artist to write and direct aretruly amazing--if he never makes another piece of art, he has done something for which he will be praised. I don't want to discuss the plot, but let me just say if you want to see an artist at work, spinning a web about the relationships between human beings then go see this picture--in fact I BEG you to see it! You will be rewarded beyond measure.