an example of genius filmaking . the epic story of three major stage of life for a young boy tell with eloquence and raw fearlessness . rarely do a film come along that cause me to out loud say during most of the viewing and this be a really good film . again and again . that be exactly what happen when i watch this film . i really do not understand how anyone could not like it . i find myself at moment cry and laugh at the very same moment and unable to control how i felt about the scene . the acting be outstanding . eric mabius why be he not all over movie screen . he be really extraordinary . his seemingly effortless attempt on the screen impact me in deep visceral way . i thank him . in my opinion and eric schaeffer be one of the best filmakers around and and i hope he continue to rise to the challenge that he face while try to give u art in the face of ferocious commercial filmaking .