Palmer

4 out of 5 stars.

Palmer is a good drama film about an ex con Palmer (Justin Timberlake) who moves in with his grandmother Vivian (June Quibb). While trying to get back into society. He gets a janitor job at a school. While Vivian watches over there neighbors kid Sam (Ryder Allen) who is different. His mindset sees himself as a princess. Sams mother played by Juno Temple is a drug addict and unfit to watch over her kid. As she disappears for a long period of time. When Palmer is left alone. He is next up in watching over Sam. Which he respects Sam for who he is. While taking Sam to his friends house for tea parties. And Sams teacher Maggie (Alisha Wainwright) inviting them over for dinner.

Good plot. Heartwarming story. Palmer having a rough past in making poor decisions that landed him in prison. Difficult to adjust to Sams personality. He adapts and respects the kid for who he is. While some townspeople are judgmental. Palmer and Maggie form a friendship over Sam. Then, his drug addict mother returns with her abusive boyfriend that causes conflict with Palmer trying to raise Sam. Which can be a little predictable with where it goes.

Great cast. Justin Timberlake did a great job with his performance. June Squibb and Juno Temple all did good. Alisha Wainwright did a wonderful job as well. And Ryder Allen performance is wonderful.

It is a good touching emotional feel good drama film that delivers with the performances and story.