Delivering Milo (2001)

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

its beauty seems be an old fashion one. and this does it special. because it is one of films who looking for values in convincing way. and, for an admirer of Anton Yelchin, like me, it is a kind of refuge. for the others, I suppose, it is a great film for admirable performances, for a story sweet-bitter, for Bridget Fonda performance and for Albert Finney proposing a real provocative perspective about duty of an angel and the virtues of friendship. so, a real, real beautiful film. with entire classic potential.

At the store this film looks very attractive, not because of the price, but because the cast includes Bridget Fonda and Albert Finney, two versatile masters of cinema. The title sends us to a story of childhood times and when you want to became a father in the nearest years it sounds perfect to start a night for two… Then, I bought it without previously took a carefully look at the IMDb rating or comments, something that I usually do before spending some precious Euros (it cost 5€ in sale).Even as I gave it the rating 5/10, I'm grateful that I didn't search the IMDb, because I wouldn't bought it and if truth be told it was a good deal. The film is everything less than perfect, but it has a meaning, a message, a intention that you rarely see in this kind of movie, that in fact, isn't a kids or a grown one, but a family motion picture, that you should see all together, and use it to give your children a lesson of life, nothing else, as it isn't entertaining.Bridget Fonda and Albert Finney are extremely right for the position, and if their name wasn't enough, almost all the rest of the cast are so bad that they are the only who really seems professionals. The director and probably nearly the whole crew wasn't capable to do what the story justify. Without special filming locations, visual effects or a great additional score, it's the type of picture that you'll think many times that you're really just spending your priceless time, however you'll get a smile and be surprised at the end, so moving and unpredicted that you'll never forget... I bet on it!.In my opinion, it's a good beginning for a future remake. The screenplay needs to be revised to take out the boring times, but I'm completely sure that that theme in Spielberg hands

I had a near-death experience (NDE) 30 some years ago. I went on to become a researcher and interviewed more near-death experiencers than I can count. I have four published books on the NDE and natural spirituality -- I wish I had thought up this story myself.This plot is excellent.For anyone who has or believes in sychronicities and serendipity -- this movie goes right to the heart. The child actor is wonderful. He doesn't over act but walks around in this heartfelt plot like any child his age would. Albert Finney always gives a good performance and is particularly good here as a scoundrel. There are a panel of angels that add so much comedy in their very straight way. And, Bridget Fonda plays a believable role as the mother to be who is so traumatized by her father's abandonment when she was a child. It all comes together in the end not just cleverly -- but spiritually.

Delivering Milo is a fantastic journey into the world that humans are unsure evens exists. What would happen if a soul refused to be born? It does get your mind turning. Granted, the plotline that the entire human race will die out is a bit tacky, but the idea is the important factor.I personally found it wonderfully refreshing in the way the writers(David Hubbard, and Diana Wagman) criss-crossed the different character's plotlines; however, the connections could be easily seen through hints scattered throughout. The characters did seem a little slow on the draw, but what can you do.I have to disagree with previous comments on the issue of blatantness. The plot turns were, for the most part, unexpected. Albert Finney also fills his roll as a high life gambler well. In all Delivering Milo is a good movie.