This movie is an absolute gem id pay to watch this, besides michelle is hot IMO

This is definitely not a feel-good kind of movie, so if that is what you're looking for, pass this one up. It's definitely worth watching because it deals in depth and with frankness the pain of loss of a loved one esp. to violent death. I thought Ashton Kutcher did an incredible job of showing the effect of shock--his lack of affect, numbness and everything feeling slowed down or stopped in time, and the parallel rage he felt toward the man he thought killed her. I loved Kathy Bates' portrayal of the grieving mother. It was beautiful and done with her usual talent and authenticity. The movie was spot on, on all sides--including things left hanging without answers--they were meant to leave us hanging--just like the characters' questions will never have answers. Altogether a profound and touching movie.

An excellent movie and character study of grief, seeking justice, living with a disability (deaf) and finding that love can overcome it all. Great acting and great screen play.

I was disappointed that Ashton's character stayed in that God-forsaken place and didn't go back to his life; I felt Michelle's character trapped him. Also, it was vague of where the son was in the last scene...prison? What was that about?

the cadence of the film is part of the mood of the horror of loss and grief....those who want resolution feel nothing like that of a loved one who has lost a dear one with no resolution accept forgiveness. the real tragedy hear is that deaf people are shunned in our culture. Even "walter" did not attempt to learn how to speak a def person language..i think sign language should be taught to children as babies...all children or at least in school. Studies show that toddlers who can sign...have less tantrums and frustration because they can express themselves. Sadly this deaf boy was dealing with both loss of his father and a whole world that could not relate to or even attempt to relate to him. depressed people often isolate themselves...anyone who has ever felt alone...maybe they should consider that at least they can talk and hear...not that, that takes away pain and suffering but it does give one an option to choose to connect to the world...with a deaf person their is no choice...people just dont bother. it must get really tiring and isolating to be dependent on a mom to communicate as a teen ager because of the handicap of others....we should consider teaching sign language in schools like we do foreign languages but start young.
this movie has a great cast...and its more like a story than a movie....i like when the director will set the pace and leave the viewer feeling like the characters....we will never know...