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Gus Van Sant’s Silent Version of Restless
Enoch & Annabel: One Love
Enoch & Hiroshi: The Best of Friends
Gus Van Sant: Independent Voice
Being Restless
Coming to Life: This is Restless
Deleted Scenes
Enoch & Annabel: One Love
Enoch & Hiroshi: The Best of Friends
Gus Van Sant: Independent Voice
Being Restless
Coming to Life: This is Restless
Deleted Scenes
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After decades in the business, Gus Van Sant still feels like a new filmmaker, approaching each project with an energy and clarity of vision that makes even his less successful films worthy of consideration. Van Sant's empathy and lack of calculation keeps Restless from succumbing to terminal tweeness, but it's an awfully close call. Smushing together elements of both Harold and Maude and Love Story, the script follows mortality-obsessed teen Enoch (Henry Hopper, son of Dennis), who meets beautiful cancer patient Annabel (Mia Wasikowska) after crashing a funeral. As the two prepare for Annabel's last few weeks on Earth, Enoch's own reasons for carrying on are called into question. While both Wasikowska and Hopper do their best to flesh out their material, first-time screenwriter Jason Lew seems oddly reluctant to delve into the inner lives of his characters, focusing more on oddball emo curlicues (Hopper's best friend is the board game-loving ghost of a kamikaze pilot) than what really makes these two tick. Thankfully, Van Sant does what he can to diffuse the ethereal whimsy. Shooting in his adopted home of Portland, the director successfully evokes a feeling of magic realism, indulging the main characters in their flights of fancy while also ensuring that the reality of the situation lurks just outside the frame. Viewers with a low tolerance for preciousness may want to look elsewhere, but Restless definitely has its moments, particularly when it cuts through the vintage clothing and talk about fluffernutter sandwiches to hit a genuine vein of feeling. Rare is the director who can make an audience feel sympathy for an imaginary friend. --Andrew Wright
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From acclaimed director Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting) comes a quirky, coming-of-age love story between a young man (Henry Hopper) who has given up on life and a beautiful, charming young girl (Mia Wasikowska) who possesses a deep-felt love of life and the natural world. When these two outsiders chance to meet at a funeral, they find an unexpected common ground in their unique experiences of the world. Produced by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Bryce Dallas Howard and Gus Van Sant.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Ever since I viewed "Good Will Hunting", I have been a fan of the director of this film, Gus Van Sant. He seems to be able to lift up a relational piece and draw direct palpable emotion from it.
In "Restless" we have Enoch (Henry Hopper) and Annabelle (Mia Wasikowska) as the two young leads. These two meet in the oddest of places and situations and appear to be immediately intrigued with the other. You could say that Enoch is a more dark and brooding type guy, while the lovely Annabelle is imaginative and at peace with her world. She is a 'naturalist' and believes that there is nothing beyond our existence now.
He has great cause to believe this way, as he dons black and sees the world as a faulted place. Ever soothing Annabelle tries to view the world through a Darwinesque approach, idolizes his theories and is terminally interested in all life that surrounds her. This includes Enoch as the two unlikely sorts fall in love with each other. Their developing love story is interesting and beguiling to watch enfold.
These two different viewpoints may clash at first, although with a little time and a lot of personal interest, this couple takes on an almost magical feel. This film doesn't pull punches in the direction of feelings. I felt deeply with these characters. Annabelle, with her own intense situation, combining with Enoch's also, is as pervasive throughout. Add to the couple Enoch's very mysterious Japanese friend Hiroshi, and we have a blend of realism and fantasy. What is real to them is how the movie plays through.
This film is a character study of two very different people who are able to blend into each other for a time. The soundtrack, by Danny Elfman ('Silver Linings Playbook'), is absolute loveliness in this. Each song selection makes sense. I found this movie extremely enjoyable, although not always happy. We are dealing with some very hard and pertinent issues here. I loved their story through the smiles and the tears. Yes, this story does make a statement about life and how we live it, just not a simple one.
*The movie was made in memory of "Dennis Hopper".
In "Restless" we have Enoch (Henry Hopper) and Annabelle (Mia Wasikowska) as the two young leads. These two meet in the oddest of places and situations and appear to be immediately intrigued with the other. You could say that Enoch is a more dark and brooding type guy, while the lovely Annabelle is imaginative and at peace with her world. She is a 'naturalist' and believes that there is nothing beyond our existence now.
He has great cause to believe this way, as he dons black and sees the world as a faulted place. Ever soothing Annabelle tries to view the world through a Darwinesque approach, idolizes his theories and is terminally interested in all life that surrounds her. This includes Enoch as the two unlikely sorts fall in love with each other. Their developing love story is interesting and beguiling to watch enfold.
These two different viewpoints may clash at first, although with a little time and a lot of personal interest, this couple takes on an almost magical feel. This film doesn't pull punches in the direction of feelings. I felt deeply with these characters. Annabelle, with her own intense situation, combining with Enoch's also, is as pervasive throughout. Add to the couple Enoch's very mysterious Japanese friend Hiroshi, and we have a blend of realism and fantasy. What is real to them is how the movie plays through.
This film is a character study of two very different people who are able to blend into each other for a time. The soundtrack, by Danny Elfman ('Silver Linings Playbook'), is absolute loveliness in this. Each song selection makes sense. I found this movie extremely enjoyable, although not always happy. We are dealing with some very hard and pertinent issues here. I loved their story through the smiles and the tears. Yes, this story does make a statement about life and how we live it, just not a simple one.
*The movie was made in memory of "Dennis Hopper".
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Some people say this is similar to " a walk to remember". But it is not!!! Totally different. The beauty of this leading couple and the quality of this film are super higher than " a walk to remember".
And the story is different basically.
If you like a small movie like " Before sunrise" or " Once", you should watch this.
And the story is different basically.
If you like a small movie like " Before sunrise" or " Once", you should watch this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Gus Van Sant probably understands the minds of youngsters better than any director around and he proves it again in this rhapsodic film about loss and love and loss again. His cast is so well selected that they seem to be an ensemble from a stage company, so well integrated are their relationships in this beautiful film written by Jason Lew.
Enoch Brae (Henry Hopper, son of Dennis Hopper, and a very fine actor) survived a car accident in which his parents were killed: he remained in a coma and missed their funeral and the chance to in some way say goodbye. Living with his Aunt Mabel (Jane Adams), he now spends his days not attending school but instead going to strangers' funerals. One funeral organizer (Christopher D. Harder) notices his repeated appearances and tries to have him arrested for trespassing but he is saved by a strange girl named Annabel (Mia Wasikowska in a brilliant performance). Annabel also attends funerals: she tells Enoch that she works with children with cancer at a hospital. Enoch is wary of making friends - his only ally being a Japanese kamikaze pilot ghost Hiroshi Takahashi (Ryo Kase) with whom he talks about everything. But gradually Enoch and Annabel bond and Annabel reveals to Enoch that she doesn't work with `cancer kids', she is one - she has brain cancer and is on short term time. Annabel's sister Elizabeth (Schyler Fisk) and mother Rachel (Luisa Strus) accept Enoch's growing supportive love for Annabel. As Enoch grows form his experience with Annabel he no longer needs the presence of his ghost or his need for attending funerals and instead spends his time giving Annabel the best three months (remaining) of her life. How the story draws to an end is so enchanting that to share it would deprive the viewer of the magic of this film.
This is one of those perfect little films that glow in the heart. Mia Wasikowska and Henry Hopper create such memorable characters that once seen they will never be forgotten. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp June 12
Enoch Brae (Henry Hopper, son of Dennis Hopper, and a very fine actor) survived a car accident in which his parents were killed: he remained in a coma and missed their funeral and the chance to in some way say goodbye. Living with his Aunt Mabel (Jane Adams), he now spends his days not attending school but instead going to strangers' funerals. One funeral organizer (Christopher D. Harder) notices his repeated appearances and tries to have him arrested for trespassing but he is saved by a strange girl named Annabel (Mia Wasikowska in a brilliant performance). Annabel also attends funerals: she tells Enoch that she works with children with cancer at a hospital. Enoch is wary of making friends - his only ally being a Japanese kamikaze pilot ghost Hiroshi Takahashi (Ryo Kase) with whom he talks about everything. But gradually Enoch and Annabel bond and Annabel reveals to Enoch that she doesn't work with `cancer kids', she is one - she has brain cancer and is on short term time. Annabel's sister Elizabeth (Schyler Fisk) and mother Rachel (Luisa Strus) accept Enoch's growing supportive love for Annabel. As Enoch grows form his experience with Annabel he no longer needs the presence of his ghost or his need for attending funerals and instead spends his time giving Annabel the best three months (remaining) of her life. How the story draws to an end is so enchanting that to share it would deprive the viewer of the magic of this film.
This is one of those perfect little films that glow in the heart. Mia Wasikowska and Henry Hopper create such memorable characters that once seen they will never be forgotten. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp June 12
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Most generic arthouse film ever
this movie is just like any other dramatic or comedic arthouse film ever its just like any other arthouse film
Published 3 months ago by Bisurrealist
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very original
I was not expecting it to be quite so good but was pleasantly surprised. I highly recommend this delightful film.
Published 3 months ago by LindsayA
2.0 out of 5 stars
"I thought you were dead."--and this rip-off of someone else's novel...
RESTLESS (a/k/a INQUIETOS, Dir. Gus Van Sant, Prod. Van Sant, Ron Howard, Bryce Dallas Howard, Writ. Read more
Published 8 months ago by E. Hernandez
2.0 out of 5 stars
"I thought you were dead."--and this rip-off of someone else's novel...
RESTLESS (a/k/a INQUIETOS, Dir. Gus Van Sant, Prod. Van Sant, Ron Howard, Bryce Dallas Howard, Writ. Read more
Published 8 months ago by E. Hernandez
4.0 out of 5 stars
a quirky, life-affirming fable
Warning - spoilers ahead - it's very hard to review this film without talking about at least some of the plot. Read more
Published 9 months ago by zimbo
3.0 out of 5 stars
kind of forettable
We didn't watch this too long ago and neither me or my wife really remember it. We don't remember any bad rentals in the last few months but, the fact that we don't really remember... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dwayne L. Talkington
5.0 out of 5 stars
'About the hospital. I don't work there. I am a patient.'
Gus Van Sant probably understands the minds of youngsters better than any director around and he proves it again in this rhapsodic film about loss and love and loss again. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Grady Harp
3.0 out of 5 stars
a little choppy but delivers
I like this movie. It's about two teens trying to come to grips with death. One has lost his parents in a tragic accident and the other is dying of cancer. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Robin Ferruggia
4.0 out of 5 stars
Captivating and beautiful, Gus Van Sant's "Restless" is a heartfelt...
Gus Van Sant is known for films such as "Milk", ""Good Will Hunting" but also taking on youth-based films such as "Elephant", "Finding Forrester", "My Own Private Idaho" and "Mala... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dennis A. Amith (kndy)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Hopper, Henry, Dennis's son
This is Henry's first feature film. With him being Dennis's son, you expect a perfect performance and Henry gives it. I hope he has a successful life long career as an actor. Read more
Published 13 months ago by William Dakota
