The Lookout

I often pride myself on being the first among my circle to watch independent films. I love independent films, and for the life of me, I don't know why they do not get the release or attention they deserve. For our 50th review here on NBM I decided to go with a movie that was well received, but not seen by a whole lot of people. The Lookout is a great look at what one's life would turn into after a devastating brain injury. Chris Pratt (played by Indie film king, Joseph Gordon Levitt) is an all state high school hockey player who has everything going for him. He does come from money, but that does not influence the way he wants to live. He wants to do it his way and on his terms, which happens to be his Hockey ability. One night in standard immature 18 year old fashion, Chris gets into an auto accident which is all his fault. His friends in the car die and his girlfriend is never the same. Through lots of rehab Chris regains his ability to speak and eventually strings enough words together to form a coherent sentence. With the little ability he now has, he is able to get a job as a bank night janitor. The one aspect of his injury that is still prominent is his memory. Its poor. He must constantly pen notes to help him remember such mundane details, such as right from left. One night an old classmate of his, Gary (Matthew Goode), runs into him and starts up a conversation about his hockey career and achievements. It is so good for Chris to feel like what he did mattered, so to him this was the beginning of a new friendship that could get his life in even more order than it currently was. With great supporting roles from Jeff Daniels, and the hottest red head in Hollywood , Isla Fisher, this film goes from good to great in a hurry. When his new buddy Gary asks Chris to help them rob the bank he janitors, he is reluctant, but at the same time he does not have the mental capacity to really make a decision on his own. He who has the money, has the power. This is the line that ultimately gets him involved and funny enough saves his life. A brilliant movie from start to finish. A truly original story and a great cast. The movie sucks you in so hard, that you are sweating near the end of the film hoping Chris will remember what he needs to do. I bought it sight unseen for $5 and I'm glad I did. If you run across it, watch it, you'll like it. Promise.

NBM rates The Lookout - Phenomenal


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