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The Visitor (2008)

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Reviews Counted:111

Fresh:100

Rotten:11

Average Rating:7.7/10

Consensus: The Visitor is a heartfelt, humanistic drama that deftly explores identity, immigration, and other major post-9/11 issues.

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Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for brief strong language

Runtime: 1 hr. 48 min.

Genre: Drama

Theatrical Release: Apr 25, 2008 Wide

Box Office: $9.2M

Synopsis: In a world of six billion people, it only takes one to change your life. A college professor becomes embroiled in the lives of a young immigrant... In a world of six billion people, it only takes one to change your life. A college professor becomes embroiled in the lives of a young immigrant couple living in New York City and stumbles into an unexpected romance as a result. As these strangers struggle to deal with their individual lives in a changed world, their shared humanity is revealed in awkward, humorous and dramatic ways. [More]

Starring: Richard Jenkins, Hiam Abbass, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Jekesai Gurira

Starring: Richard Jenkins, Hiam Abbass, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Jekesai Gurira, Marian Seldes, Richard Kind, Michael Cumpsty, Maggie Moore, Bill McHenry, Tzahi Moskovitz, Amir Arison, Neal Lerner, Ramón Fernández, Frank Pando, Waleed Zuaitor, Deborah Rush, Ashley Springer, Laith Nakli, Jacqueline Brogman, Walter T. Mudu, Yevgeniy Dekhtyar, Earl Baker Jr., Walter the Dog

Director: Thomas McCarthy

Director: Thomas McCarthy
Screenwriter: Tom McCarthy
Producer: Mary Jane Skalski, Michael London
Distributor: Overture Films

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Un retrato sutil y sensible sobre la inesperada conexión que se produce entre cuatro personas de diferentes culturas y orígenes, y también una postal algo desencantada y agridulce de la Nueva York posterior al 11/9. Destacable actuación protagónica de Ric

Full Review Source: Uruguay Total | comment Comment
Nov 30, 2009
Enrique Buchichio
Enrique Buchichio
Uruguay Total

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Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses | comment Comment
May 14, 2009
Joseph Proimakis
Joseph Proimakis
Movies for the Masses

Our patience with the characters' apathy and uninteresting demeanor is not rewarded enough.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment 3 Comments
Mar 2, 2009
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card

An interesting examination of the unusual relationship between a bored college professor and an illegal immigrant. There are some thought-provoking discussions in the film patched periodically with rough spots.

Full Review Source: Oscar Guy | comment Comment
Mar 1, 2009
Wesley Lovell
Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy

Tasting the bitter fruits of globalization

Full Review Source: JWR | comment Comment
Feb 24, 2009
S. James Wegg
S. James Wegg
JWR

The astonishing sensitivity with which Richard Jenkins approaches his role is nicely complimented by the performances of other cast members.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
Feb 10, 2009
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

Its mushy humanism is...insidious.

Full Review Source: Time Out Sydney | comment Comment
Feb 5, 2009
Time Out Sydney

The best movies are those that understand the human condition and have a personal vision. The Visitor is one of those rare creations. The Visitor is a parable of decency.

Full Review Source: Fayetteville Free Weekly | comment Comment
Feb 1, 2009
Tony Macklin
Tony Macklin
Fayetteville Free Weekly

The not-so subliminal message about life being fair versus breaking the law isn't enough to carry a film purporting to be a character-driven drama.

Full Review Source: MovieCrypt.com | comment Comment
Jan 17, 2009
Kevin A. Ranson
Kevin A. Ranson
MovieCrypt.com

Jenkins, as always has a quiet, almost apologetic hesitation to his performance that serves him well as Walter....a very sweet and gentle film.

Full Review Source: Cinerina | comment Comment
Jan 5, 2009
Karina Montgomery
Karina Montgomery
Cinerina

A showcase role for otherwise supporting actor Richard Jenkins, and he makes the most of it without ever being showy.

Full Review Source: Window to the Movies | comment Comment
Dec 24, 2008
Jeffrey Chen
Jeffrey Chen
Window to the Movies

Exactly the type of movie the GOP would rather Americans not see, as it individualizes (rather than demonizes) its foreign characters and provides them with a collective voice that demands to be heard.

Full Review Source: Creative Loafing | comment 4 Comments
Nov 26, 2008
Matt Brunson
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing

A character study drowning in liberal guilt.

Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness | comment 4 Comments
Nov 23, 2008
Nick Schager
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness

Uplifting and undeniably winning in its perceptive landscape, The Visitor is no stranger to compelling filmmaking rooted in gentleness and inspirational fortitude

Full Review | comment Comment
Nov 19, 2008
Frank Ochieng
Frank Ochieng
Movie Eye

It is a lovely, well-crafted, bittersweet little film.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment 1 Comment
Oct 9, 2008
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

Dabbles in messages and liberal guilt, but more importantly, it sets up a reasonable and genuine space for a fascinating and heartbreaking character.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
Oct 3, 2008
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

It's a lovely, moving film, marked by memorable performances throughout.

Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine) | comment Comment
Sep 9, 2008
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Bangor Daily News (Maine)

A beautiful, quiet, measured movie about the death of some American values since September 11, 2001.

Full Review Source: Sydney Morning Herald | comment Comment
Aug 29, 2008
Paul Byrnes
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald

The tension dips occasionally but stick with it and you'll be richly rewarded.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine Australasia | comment Comment
Aug 18, 2008
Anna Smith
Anna Smith
Empire Magazine Australasia

Beautifully cast and superbly performed, The Visitor never steps off the mark either emotionally or in character development. Richard Jenkins, usually in support roles, rises to the lead occasion with grace and a marvellously restrained performance

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
Aug 7, 2008
Andrew L. Urban
Andrew L. Urban
Urban Cinefile
 
 
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