"a magical and triumphant final performance."


i just happened to find this, i was sure borgnines small part in the 2009 movie "red" was his last acting part, then i came across this 2012 movie, when borgnine was not that far from 100, playing the lead, with a great supporting cast, and reviews praising borgnines last performance. funniest looking scene was when corbin kicked the guy from the bike, and really powerful acting from the woman when the bad guy kept forcing himself on her. great photography and well made, i thought this was a beautiful final film for borgnine, there was something really enjoyable about it and i felt like i could just keep watching it, and i've never seen an actor getting to make an exit of his career this way, hard not to be moved by it.



in the hot summer night,
dust and withering in my mind,
no joy on the grass outside the window,
on the lane only strangers roll,
nothing but memories as the sundown fade the wall,
when you came and took my hand,
brought the heat of the sun back,
like magic filled desire in my heart,
like a nurse with the healing power of god,
gave a rose set in my mind,
your soft lips the passion in your eyes,
blew the dust off and played with this heart of mine.



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I second that motion. Very surprised that I hadn't heard of it earlier. I could go on about all the great things about it but you did a pretty good job of summing it up. Thank you. Nice to find someone else that appreciates that this movie was a piece of art. Well crafted and acted. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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