Friendship Knows No Age!

The original screenplay, penned by emerging director Theodore Melfi, tells the story of an unconventional friendship between Vincent, a curmudgeonly old man with questionable behavior, and Oliver, a bullied boy. Their adventure, which begins with the worst possible encounter, revitalizes Vincent, who was mired in a gloomy daily existence, and imbues Oliver, who has lost his childlike exuberance, with joy and courage.

Through their bond, the film explores universal themes of friendship and family love, along with a positive message that no person or way of life is meaningless. It's a gem of a film, sprinkled with insights that enrich and illuminate life.

Bill Murray stars as Vincent, a rogue elder who has lost his sense of purpose in life. He imbues the character with an endearingly lovable charm, creating a compelling figure. As the young Oliver, newcomer Jaeden Lieberher holds his own against the "character actor" Bill Murray, delivering a performance that has earned him numerous best child actor awards. Also featured are Naomi Watts as a pregnant Russian stripper and Melissa McCarthy as a single mother grappling with pressing concerns.

A Terrible Start, Then a Strange Friendship Blooms

Vincent, a slightly wicked old man addicted to alcohol and gambling, finds himself looking after Oliver, the boy who moves in next door and is being bullied. Vincent, who spares no harsh words for the elementary schooler, takes him to his regular bar and the racetrack. He teaches Oliver seemingly useless things, like how to order a drink, how to calculate odds, and how to break a bully's nose.

Oliver, who initially found Vincent unbearable, one day witnesses him tenderly interacting with his wife, who suffers from dementia. An unusual friendship gradually blossoms between the difficult old man and the timid boy, and their modest adventures begin.



"St. Vincent"
Now Playing Nationwide
Directed and Written by Theodore Melfi
Starring Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher
Distributed by Kino Films
2014 / USA / 102 min / Original Title: "ST. VINCENT"
http://www.vincent.jp


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