Robin Williams playing a simple delusional lonely man. In many ways this film is too sad to watch. Excruciatingly embarassing but fascinating at the same time.
The main character is a nice man at heart, but so lonely he latches onto a family he absolutely no connection with, beyond that he develops their photos at the local mall. A relatively low skilled job he probably mastered in a few months.
What makes this film work so well is:
1) The insight it gives into how a basically good man, can become so delusional and lonely. Later under duress he is driven to a terrible mistake.
2) The film is beautifully shot, the sad character is always in stark light, which hardens the poverty of his existence. While the "ideal family" with a fantastic home and all things beautiful are shot in rich colours ...
3) A good sound track - atmospheric and perfectly fitting the mood of the film
4) There is a clever plot twist
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