when i first read armistead maupins story i be take in by the human drama display by gabriel no one and those he care about and love . that be say and we have now be give the film version of an excellent story and be expect to see past the gloss of hollywood . writer armistead maupin and director patrick stettner have truly succeed . with just the right amount of restraint robin williams capture the fragile essence of gabriel and let u see his struggle with issue of trust both in his personnel life ( jess ) and the world around him ( donna ) . a we be introduce to the player in this drama we be remind that nothing be ever a it seem and that the small event can change our life irrevocably . the request to review a book write by a young man turn into a life change event that help gabriel find the strength within himself to carry on and move forward . it to bad that most people will avoid this film . i only say that because the average american will probably think robin williams in a serious role . that do not work before . please give this movie a chance . robin williams touch the darkness we all must find and go through in ourselves to be good people . like his movie one hour photo he have step up a an actor and make another quality piece of art . oh and before i forget and i believe bobby cannavale a jess steal every scene he be in . he have the 1940 lead man look and screen presence . it this hack opinion he could carry his own movie right now . s~ .