Moonlight Mile

Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: September 27, 2002

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Ratings

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DawdlingPoetNov 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is very much a character driven film and its very dialogue heavy, with a strong use of music to back up the emotional tone of each scene. The story is obviously quite sad and the main character, Joe, is quite a raw character - an adolescent who is clearly quite confused, lost and probably someone other adolescents can relate to, being faced with a very difficult, bleak situation at such a young age. I thought the script was good, as I felt the characters he interacted with all brought out different elements of him and helped me as the viewer to get a better idea of where he was coming from, of his background and so on. He is quite an introvert but we see through different scenes, the impact the tragedy has had on not only him but those he lives with, his parents and so on.

Some of the dialogue is quite poignant and there are some very emotional scenes. I found myself rooting for him and hoping that the wounds that had been caused by the tragedy, could somehow be healed or that if not, at least by the end of the film that Joe would have a clearer idea of what he wants in the future, of where he's heading and so on. The scenes between Joe and his late fiancee parents, but particularly the father, Ben, are especially poignant - both of them struggle to show emotion and come to terms with their predicament but the more they spend time together, the more similarities I suppose we realise they have. The scenes between Joe and Bertie are also quite good, as they challenge each other somewhat and provide an insight in to the past. There are some nice camera shots, with outside scenes having an autumnal look/feel to them. I felt that the film seemed a bit lacking in direction by one point but then the plot pace increased when the court case was suddenly brought back. Really in a film like this, it all boils down to the characters - how believable they are and how well their portrayed on screen and as far as this is concerned, it scores well. The only other thing I should probably point out is the fact that its quite a subtle film, in terms of the messages (or themes) the film covers and the fact its very 'dialogue heavy' and thus its probably not for you if your easily distracted.

Yes, I suppose I would. This is a good character driven drama with some touching dialogue and a good cast. The main character of Joe I felt was particularly well portrayed and it was interesting to see him interact with what would have been his mother and father in law. Its not particularly fast paced and it doesn't contain much action or special effects but for what it is, its certainly a decent enough film.… Expand

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DunkaccinoJul 13, 2023

With this kind of plot, it is commendable that the film doesn’t step into melodrama territory. Its screenplay by Brad Silberling has the right kind of intensity and insight. The dialogue here makes you think, and the theme is deliveredWith this kind of plot, it is commendable that the film doesn’t step into melodrama territory. Its screenplay by Brad Silberling has the right kind of intensity and insight. The dialogue here makes you think, and the theme is delivered without feeling forced.… Expand

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