Eyesonscreen

"Dreams and Shadows" is an excellent film. The acting is air tight with James Russo leading the charge. His character's flawed personality hangs on the balance between concerned father and crazy drunk. His son (played by Shawn-Caulin Young) is a fragile dreamer who ultimately becomes the anti-hero of the film. Slower paced than some might expect, this in no way detracts from the overall brilliance the film conveys. The character development is delicately wrapped in the plot and very richly told. It's truly and accurate social commentary on the sad, but at times bittersweet condition of the human heart and the dark things people will do for love. Add a dash of surrealism and you have a great film.