The Visitor

The Visitor is an absolute gem. This is what movie making is all about. The synopsis starts by saying, "In a world of 6 billion people, it only takes one to change your life". That about sums it up.

Professor Walter Vale, played by Richard Jenkins, is coasting through life. He returns to his apartment in New York City only to find a young immigrant couple squatting there. The rest is for you to discover on your own.




This movie is about all of the special things in life. The importance of living life to the fullest, love, and friendship. Mix in a bit of politics and you have a winner. It will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you angry. It's all too real, and all too possible which is quite scary. Immigration is quite a big topic since 2001, so I recommend watching this and experiencing a differing point of view.

The cast is so strong, so powerful, and so deserving of accolades. Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira, Hiam Abbass, and the aforementioned Richard Jenkins star and each are more powerful then the last. They bought out the best in each other. I would not be surprised if Jenkins received some Oscar love.

Surely one of the finest films of the year. 5 stars!