i couldn not give this film a bad rating or bad review for two reason represent robin williams and toni collete . the film have the potential of be a thriller and there be some slight disturb element that lean to the psychological which be something the film could have focus a little on . robin williams play gabriel noon and a storytelling night time deejay who be go through personal issue represent his lover move out and gabriel be have what seem to be a case of storyteller block . one day he receive and read a story write by a die 14 year old boy name pete boland ( rory culkin ) . pete tell the story of his life and the abuse he suffer at the hand of his parent . he live with his adopt mother and social worker and donna boland ( toni collette ) . gabriel be fascinate and begin a friendship with pete and but thing seem strange when gabriel attempt to meet him and discover the possibility that pete boland may not even exist . i would not go into detail because i do not want to spoil the film and but i will tell you this represent it be quite predictable . fascinate atmosphere for tell a story and good performance from robin williams and toni collette and who i think be the film key character . collette be without question one of the most talented and lovely actress . her ability to tap into the psyche and personality of the character she portray be very uncanny and i hope to see her win an oscar ( hell and i think she might pull off get a best supporting actress nod for this one if the script be a little good ) . the film start off a a psychological thriller and but a predictable one at that . if your curious to know the film end and twist and then see the film otherwise i would rent another predictable thriller call hide and seek .