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abdullah kesgin 2012-05-20 07:32:51

it is not the lack of evidence it is the lack of knowledge

Films being a communication gadget are often being used as carryingideas, hopes etc. Some (like in this family film) are just cut for itsown audience. This does not make religion UNPROVABLE. Ä°t mostly dependson how we define EVÄ°DENCE.We cant see someones mind but we know it by its effects. We cant hearsomeones generosity but we know it by its results.And we should not depend on films bear the pure concept of science ofreligion.Do we seek evidence and reality? They are uncountable. Detectives believe and find the characteristics of someone, althoughthey haven't seen him/her. Sometimes by just one look at the scene.Ä°n a show, we see a man disappearing a person, we cant explain but weknow there is a mirror or light work hidden, because he cant do it byhis own powers.We see some money crawling on the floor, we know someone behind thecorner pulling it with an unseen rope, because it cant crawl by itsown.NOW THE POÄ°NT Ä°S;The water in our body makes and does wise stuff like transportingchemicals, compassionate stuff like carrying food to cells, mightystuff like being the most important substance to life and reproduction.Ä°t has to cooperate and deal with all other body organs and scientificrules do make these happen. But water is NOT wise, compassionate ormighty, it Ä°S a dead material without any knowledge. Ä°t doesn't knowitself as water, we give it its name. So there must be someone hidden,who is compassionate, mighty and wise, to rule water.To rule one substance, all others should be defined and ruled. Because the water in a far planet in far space, will act just the sameas the water in our glass.Once in a time people believed there is the father Odin, the motherFrigg and their heroic son Thor. Today there is the father Physics, themother Chemistry and their cute son Biology. Now where were we, huh, this is a family movie to watch for fun withoutany further expectations.With all my respects to all IMDb fans :)

muaddib-20 2012-05-19 20:20:26

A discussion about why it is worth to live in the present

All right, so I freely admit being that horrid creature, a Europeansocialist, and actually even a long standing militant atheist. Whilstenjoying my free health benefits, never to be achieved in the USA,thanks to the health insurance lobbies and to many Republicans and somecorrupt Democrat, I found this movie very good and not a religiouspropaganda one. The Devil's Advocate, now, trying to affirm the Devilas a real entity (and in the US, he is of course incarnate into alawyer) that was probably paid for truly by Vatican funds, but this,no... This is a movie about living in the present (if anything this isZen, not at all Catholic, the basic tenet of Catholics being: suffernow, get a prize later..), about how even misguided people may havepositive feelings, how death in a predominantly Protestant culture likethe contemporary USA is something people are unable to deal with, howthe "good neighbourhood" tradition and customs may occasionally appearempty of meaning. It may make you think and perhaps cry (I did both).Well done!

napierslogs 2012-05-16 10:10:23

Henry Poole is a character that will stay with you

Henry Poole is here, but to him, only for awhile. Luke Wilson in a verymature and refined role plays Henry Poole, a character who has given upon the future—in every sense of it. He just wants to be left alone. Butthat becomes increasingly difficult when a devout Christian neighbourthinks a water stain on his wall is actually the face of Christ.For the most part, the turns from there are comical. The passion hisneighbours have in their faith contrasted with his resolute atheism areplayed up perfectly without offending either. His internal struggles ofliving a meaningless life are put on hold as he struggles withremaining in solitary but still being cordial towards his well-meaningneighbours who insist on trespassing, vandalizing, and gardening in hisbackyard. As his neighbours attempt to change his beliefs, he needs tostart readjusting his views of life and the future.There are some serious (at least to him) resolutions that Henry Poolehas to come to. The fairly simple journey the film takes, and therather profound journey that Henry must take, are slow, thoughtful, andmeaningful. "Henry Poole is Here" doesn't have to be viewed as areligion vs. atheism debate, because that's not what it is at all. It'sjust a character study."Henry Poole is Here" got a limited release having been marketed as areligious film but then failing to win over that audience. It's DVDrelease still didn't get the audience it deserved. I was elated to findit playing on "Saturday Night at the Movies" on TV as this was acharacter that has stayed with me for two years. On repeat viewing, itwas easy to see why. Henry Poole will be with me for many more.Follow my blog Napierslogs' Movie Expositions athttp://napierslogs.blogspot.com

2012-05-15 19:35:33

not about god

I only give a rating of 9 when after i see a movie, when it leaves mewanting more and gets me thinking about it long after it has ended.This is one of those films. What makes it special is the deft, subtledirection of mark pellington and great acting by the main leads. LukeWilson is brilliant as the supposedly terminally ill man going "home"to live his last days in solitude and peace. His personality isconstant throughout the shenanigans with the"face on the wall", unlikeother movies where you can easily reach the conclusion that "hewouldn't do that or that couldn't happen", everything in this moviemakes perfect sense. Reading some of the other reviews on here, ithought I was on an aethiest's forum! I didn't see this movie in thisterms, it works on many levels simply because it reinforces the notionof the human spirit and that love does indeed conquer all. There are somany clever things here that make this superior to other films in thegenre like the fact that even half way through you're not entirely sureif Henry is dying and the fact that although you really want hisrelationship with the equally impressive radha mitchell to getphysical, it never really does. I'm going to watch this movie againsoon and I'll reckon I'll pick up some more nuances and like it evenmore.

robertallenandersonjr 2012-05-05 02:50:23

The most enjoyable and heartwarming film I've seen

Henry Poole Is Here was definitely one of the best movies I have everseen. It had so many great scenes dealing with GOD and life situations.This movie had everything you could think of starting with drama,comedy, love, depressing, and happy. It made me cry in many differentparts in the movie. I think that everyone should at least see thismovie once. It really left me shocked from some of the things you learnin this movie. I loved the whole cast in this movie. The whole moviereally just keeps you interested. I was so happy with the outcome ofthis movie. This movie will change the way you think of GOD after yousee it. The acting was very good. The story was amazing. I loved whatwas behind all of the characters backgrounds. Luke Wilson was the bestactor for his role in the movie. Rhadda Mitchell was very good as well.The movie itself though is very slow moving and boring. If you can dealwith that though then you will love this movie. The whole entire movietakes place at Luke Wilsons home and the super market. The movie hadgreat romance as well. Overall this was one of the best movies evermade. It is enjoyable for all ages so go see it. Give it a chance andyou will love it. One last thing is don't listen to the critics on thisone. This movie has way more to it than you think from the trailer. Itis amazing go see it and enjoy.

yossarian100 2012-05-04 17:17:50

Put a little love in your heart.......

.....have a little faith, and you just may experience miracles. If notthat, maybe you won't mind all that suffering going on around you quiteso much.OK, so I'm not all that fond of wishful thinking. However, I'm OK withmy movies going there if they want to.This one is a nicely told, well performed little story that may be alittle too weepy for some but I'm not complaining. I know where theKleenex are.I thought Luke Wilson did a seriously good job of playing a curmudgeonwith a negative medical prognosis, but I think the story is a littlelopsided in that it goes right to polar extremes for its choices. Youeither wrap yourself in a miracle or you're just angry and sad. Nomiddle ground, huh?

2012-04-29 12:05:47

Henry Poole Is Here On DVD!

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) Luke Wilson is here as hopeless Henry Poole in this surprisingly absorbing romantic dramedy from director Mark Pellington and writer Albert Torres. And even better he's got the stellar supporting talents of Adriana Barraza, Radha Mitchell, Morgan Lily, Cheryl Hines and George Lopez to back up his bravura performance which brilliantly and realistically accommodate the given moments throughout the low-key yet effective film. Rated PG for thematic elements and some language, Henry Poole Is Here comes with a running time of 99 minutes and features songs by Bob Dylan, Badly Drawn Boy, Ben Harper, Eels and Blur. Presented in both Anamorphic Widescreen (2.40:1) & Full Frame (1.33:1) video; Dolby Surround 5.1 audio; English & Spanish subtitles for the deaf & hearing impaired, the set also contains the following Special Features: Audio Commentary with Mark Pellington (Director) and Albert Torres (Writer); The Making of Henry Poole is Here (15:47); "All Roads Lead Home" Music Video (3:31); "Henry Poole is Here" Music Video directed by Mark Pellington and performed by Theme Song Contest winner Ron Irizarry (3:41); plus Trailer (2:20).

2012-04-28 18:11:42

You gotta have faith

At the surface, Henry Poole is Here seems like pic chock full of religious propaganda. Luke Wilson plays the hopeless title character, moving into the neighborhood where he grew up to live out the remainder of his life and be left alone. He can't be left alone, however, when a stain appears on his house that looks like Jesus, and neighbors believe it to be a miracle.The filmakers could've taken a very predictable route with this and been very preachy. But rest assured. This is no Kirk Cameron relgious propaganda. It's well acted, fairly well written, and doesn't suffer from the over sentimentality that it could in other hands. The key is Wilson and his character. Luke Wilson (a better actor than the more successful Wilson brother, plays Poole as very pitiable. At the same time, his character is very realistic in the sense that he's not easy to convince of a probable miracle outside his door and is clearly focused on his own demise. The film has a message about faith that can easily be digested by both the religious and secular viewers of this film. It helps that we have a good script and an incredibly talented cast. My only complaint is that the talented George Lopez has little to do in the time he has on screen (which is sadly, very little). That tiny problem aside, this film is a pleasant surprise and will hopefully give Luke Wilson some well deserved notice for his acting abilities.

2012-04-28 06:54:58

effective despite paint by numbers script

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) Luke Wilson is a likeable actor and makes a decent everyman. Here he is awash in a mororse tale of self pity and does a good job conveying this without too much overacting etc.. The scenery is overloaded with pale pastel suburbs and empty interiors which made me as a viewer want to runaway, but after opening up to what was being offered I was able to take something away from this overly melancholic and lightly theological tale. A few less tearjerker songs on the soundtrack and few more odd twists of dialogue and plot and this movie would have won me over even more. But as it stands it left a hollower feeling in me than I think the filmmakers intended.

2012-04-27 21:44:24

A diatribe about how miserable atheists are

This movie is diarrhea in movie form. Essentially "The Grinch who stole Christmas" set in modern times, but instead of the moral being about Christmas and the spirit of giving, it's about being Christian, and the spirit of believing a water stain is a sign from god.Although Luke Wilson is typically hilarious, this movie replaces humor with spiritual superiority; although I suppose one could just as easily laugh at that as well.

jeffreybehr 2012-04-20 19:52:50

I LOVE this film including its three world-class performances

Luke Wilson, Rahda Mitchell, and Adriana Barraza give excellentperformances. NEVER did I see a movie star on screen; I saw real peoplebehaving in real situations.The plot centers around a man who may be dying and wants to be leftalone versus a stain on a wall that may or may not be the face of JesusChrist and which attracts far more attention than the man wants.Barraza, the Mexican nanny in 'Babel', is excellent as the nosy,caring, way-too-Catholic next-door neighbor who discovers the 'image'.Mitchell, whom I remembered but not where until IMDb pointed me at'Pitch Black', plays the other next-door neighbor. She has a verynatural beauty, and her performance is highly sincere. I've not seenWilson before--or if I did, I didn't want to remember it--but he too isvery convincing as a fellow who believes in little but champagne,Krispy Creme donuts, and pizza.I'm Christian but can't stand to be around blatant, do-gooding,overbearing, preachy Christians, and the writer and director balancedHenry's initial desires to die in peace with the hubbub this so-calledimage creates.Highly recommended. I'm off to see it again.

susanmovies 2012-04-20 05:34:31

I loved this movie and I am an atheist

I loved this movie because it was about hope and belief. I didn't seeit as an affirmation of God, but more as an affirmation of wanting tobelieve in something, and speaking as an atheist/agnostic--we all wantto believe in something, even if the something is science orexistentialism--it doesn't have to be religion. In addition, the plothad other thoughtful themes--such as going backwards in the past tofind happiness and finding stability in an unstable world.This movie was old fashioned in many ways--the camera didn't jumparound every three seconds. It's not a fast paced plot, it has nospecial effects, rather it's simply a story of relationships. Even theromance was old fashioned, and none the less sexy for lack of nudity orexplicit scenes. Score one for using our imagination! Admittedly a fewtoo many facial closeups--but thoroughly well acted and likablecharacters. And enough humorous moments too. I think this should be a summer sleeper, but at the NYC theater I sawit during "prime time" it was basically an empty theater. So sorry thegeneral public needs violence, trash talk, special effects or justplain stupidity to be entertained; seems a provocative plot and thesubtleties of relationships aren't enough for the movie-going public.

TxMike 2012-04-20 04:40:37

I really like this rather small movie, it has a very nice story.

Set in the Los Angeles area, Luke Wilson is Henry Poole. We don't learnmuch about him but piece together his back-story as we see him interactwith others. He is well off because he buys a home for $325,000, downthe street from where he grew up. He is generous because he tells thereal estate lady not to bargain, "I'll pay what they are asking." Butshe does have the stucco re-done for him, even though he didn't wantit. He tells her "I won't be here very long." Luke Wilson is reallygood here, playing his character in a very low-key manner, reminding meof Bill Pullman's usual acting style.Radha Mitchell is really good as Dawn, the single mom next door who hasa very young daughter who hasn't said a word since her dad left. Theyoung girl has a tape recorder she carries around and tapesconversations across the fence line. Henry learns this just after hisreal estate agent leaves, and he hears their conversation beingre-played. Morgan Lily is the cute daughter Millie.Superb is Mexican actress Adriana Barraza as Esperanza, the next doorneighbor who makes it her business to know everything about everybodyin the neighborhood. When she visits Henry, she notices a stain outsidehis house, on the new stucco in the back yard. She thinks it is theface of Jesus.In comes George Lopez as Father Salazar for a consultation, todetermine if this is just a stain, or does it have some real religioussignificance. Esperanza is sure it does, and soon strangers are beingbrought to Henry's back yard.Another key character is Rachel Seiferth as Patience who works as acheck-out clerk at the local store. She is concerned because Henry onlyseems to buy booze, and not healthy food. She tries to get to knowHenry and help him talk about what is bothering him.This story could have been told in a sappy manner but it isn't. It isless about miracles, more about an unhappy man, Henry, learning toappreciate his life and those around him, no matter how long he is tobe around.SPOILERS: In a flashback 6 weeks earlier we see Henry getting the newsfrom his doctor that he is dying soon, his disease is untreatable. Sohe goes home to die, so to speak. But his neighbors take a liking tohim, especially pretty Dawn. He doesn't believe that the stain is theface of Jesus, but one night he and Dawn find little Millie at thewall, touching it, with a tear in her eye, and she began to speakagain. Later Patience, who had been wearing very thick glasses, went tothe wall and her vision was healed. Also real blood appears to form onthe wall, where the impression of an eye is. Eventually Henry getstired of all the crowds and takes an axe to his wall, tears it down,and part of the roof falls on him. He wakes up in a hospital, hisneighbors by his side. And he no longer has the disease that he wasdying from. Was he healed, or did his doctor mis-diagnose him? Thetitle comes from a flashback where as a kid we see young Henry writingunder a bridge "Henry Poole was here." At the end of the movie we seehe had written that on his wall at home under an old family photo, butthen scratched out "was" and over-wrote "IS".

2012-04-19 10:16:40

Not ALL Things Need an Explanation...

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) We have seen quite a few films that serve up certain opinions about Faith, Hope and Redemption. Quite frankly, these type of films have the very dangerous potential to be exceedingly melodramatic, with its themes taken too solemnly. Director Mark Pennington's "HENRY POOLE IS HERE" does a lot of things right with Albert Torres' script, as the director goes into neutral territory with its execution and approaches with a serious tone rather than a somber one. It cleverly sidesteps the trappings of other films of this genre.Henry Poole (Luke Wilson) is a depressed man whose life has been shattered beyond his control, moves into a small suburban home located in his childhood neighborhood to isolate himself and to drink himself to death. His self-imposed exile is disturbed when his next door neighbor Esperanza (played by academy award nominee Adriana Barazza, Babel) discovers a mysterious water stain on Henry's stucco wall claiming that it bears the image of God. What makes it more strange is the fact that miraculous things begin to occur. With the help of a beautiful young divorcee, (played by Radha Mitchell, Finding Neverland) and her daughter Millie (Morgan Lily), Henry finds himself gradually drawn back towards life and hope. His decision to live out his days in quiet desperation is going to be much harder than he imagined.The film is a thematic affair, it has strong touches of Faith, Hope and happiness. The script fortunately stays grounded enough for me to make a connection with its characters since its approach feels very sincere but never cynical--not at all sentimental and very clever. Pennington and Torres executes the screenplay with more facts than silly sentimentality. There are also romantic elements and some scenes are quite comedic, but the script manages to stay solid even though certain aspects were a little predictable. The director manages to misdirect our expectations while giving its final act strong credibility. The third act is actually the film's strongest point, as it does prove quite gripping and even a little suspenseful; I was left wondering as to how everything was going to play out. The acting is quite good. I thought Luke Wilson did an excellent portrayal. If you look into his eyes, you can't help but see his character's sadness and hopelessness. Quite a change since I'm so used to seeing him in comedies such as "Old School". I guess it is true when they say that a comedian can easily pull off a dramatic role, since it is harder to make people laugh than to shed a tear--Wilson displays raw versatility. Radha Mitchell is definitely one hot single mother and she definitely has magnetic appeal. Furthermore, her daughter played by Morgan Lily is so cute and charming that you can't help but like her character and generate genuine sympathy. George Lopez is a little underused as the kindly father Salazar, but his character proved an interesting plot device to get everything moving. Adrianna Barazza almost steals the show, this actress can charm, convince and just full of that nosy, but sweet and warm charisma. The direction by Pennington is quite impressive and perfectly complements the script. The way the director composed his shots were very distinct with its visual flair. Sure the film's shots is kept simple, however, Pennington wisely utilizes close ups, and shadows to portray the film's many emotions and mood. The filmmakers' best success is the fact that they managed to keep the film very real, and avoids the potential trappings with the silliness of its main premise--a stain on a wall is rather difficult to build a story around. It involves a lot of commitment and careful open-mindedness to fulfill all its possibilities with the proper approach. Still the film does have its flaws, some scenes were a little trite, and there are some limited plot distractions as well some faux pas in style, but the film proved quite compelling and daring enough to hold my attention. The film portrays its story on faith and miracles with a very non-cynical approach, avoids satirical trappings and religious polemic that results in a film truly motivating and thoughtful with its warm sincerity. The film is worth watching for those on the trodden path. Highly Recommended! [4+ Stars]Video/Audio: 2.40 ratio anamorphic widescreen and 1.33 Full Frame. I went for the widescreen version, that displays a crisp attractive picture. There are some compression artifacts but not really distracting. The 5.1 Dolby Digital track is very nice and has quite a lot of bass that definitely enhances this dialogue heavy film. Extras: Commentaries by Torres and Pennington/ Making of feature/ music videos and trailers

2012-04-18 00:23:16

a light dose of heavy fare

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) While I don't want to give too much away about the movie, it is generally about faith. Having it, doubting it, and finding it.I did enjoy it, even though I was not looking for a spiritual type of movie. The characters are mostly predictable, and even almost hokey. Almost to the point of stereotype, but since they are never fully developed, you don't really notice much of anything but the general plot line. It moves slowly, but it fits with the almost somber feeling of the film. Interestingly, although somber, it is uplifting. I noticed that I didn't feel I knew the characters well, but I still rooted for them a little. Even if you don't agree with their chosen path, you want them to find one.

2012-04-17 11:46:14

likable misanthrope

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) I won't re-iterate the summary here, nor will I give away any spoilers in this review. I don't give out 5-star ratings very often, but this film earned it for being funny, touching, and thought-provoking without being a "chick flick."Had they given this movie a more clever title, or did some better marketing, it might have gotten the attention it deserved. Actors/actresses are very believable, and it was easy to "get into" the story because they played their parts well. It was thought provoking, echoing the common question many people have; "Is God real?"There was some language I would deem inappropriate, and for that I would have rated this somewhere between PG and PG-13, like, "PG-10" if there were such a thing.This story had a few unexpected twists. It was interesting and funny, despite its "low key" or "slow" pace. The main character's disdain for other people was hilarious at times, and wrought with loneliness and emotion at other times. It made for a good, interesting mix. No shoot-em-up action scenes here. You'll have to go elsewhere for explosions and high-budget chase scenes. That said, this movie is not too "girly" either. It did a good job capturing both perspectives, making it interesting to both genders.Rarely do films today dare to go as deep into touchy questions such as religion. The producers of this film pulled it off beautifully, without being too preachy. Encore!

2012-04-10 14:31:14

Ultimately unconvincing, but sincere attempt to portray what it's like to believe in miracles

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) Unable to move into the house he grew up in, Henry Poole buys a house nearby, unconcerned that it is overpriced and in poor condition, since, he says, he doesn't plan to be there long. He just wants to be left alone, but his neighbors insists upon interpreting a water stain on his wall as an image of God, a miracle. What I kept thinking throughout the film was that this is Leaving Las Vegas with a religious twist. While Nic Cage's character wants to be left alone to drink himself to death, and goes to the place where he can be most anonymous, Luke Wilson's character (Henry Poole) goes to his old neighborhood to drink, eat and be depressed about the circumstances of his life beyond his control. The trouble is that everybody wants to be nice, wonders what's wrong with him, or wants to become his friend, or wants to worship at his wall. The film screams out that this is a man who needs to, even wants, to be "saved" but is unwilling or unable to accept the possibility that life could have happiness in store for him - but beneath his gruff and sad and angry exterior, he does go out of his way a bit more than I'd expect: to reach out, to spend time with the meddlesome Esperanza, to befriend (and romance) a pretty neighbor and her withdrawn, silent, and shy daughter, who has a habit of tape recording Henry's conversations and playing them back later so he gets a chance to hear himself from outside. The overall message of the film didn't resonate all that much with me, but, I should say, it was clearly and simply told. The acting was solid enough for the parts as written, and the characters ended up feeling more plausible and real than I initially thought they'd be. Films cover the range of human experience, and I have to admire a film that would be willing to try and convey what it is like to be a "true believer" (just as much as I'd admire films that aim to clarify other unique ways of thinking and seeing). I appreciated at first the fact that the film didn't insist in the reality of miracles, merely attempted to show the possibility of interpreting events as miracles, and that that mindset could make a difference. It got a bit more heavy handed with the message as the film progressed, moving from the idea that events can be interpreted either from the standpoint of faith or the standpoint of disbelief to the idea that "nonbelievers" are ultimately denying what in their hearts they know to be true. To the extent this happened I was a bit turned off. The music ("Love of the Loveless" from the Eels, "Promises" from Badly Drawn Boy, "All Roads Lead Home" from Golden State, ...), depending on your read of the themes of the film, can be said either to support the theme nicely, or to lay it on thick, that redemption is a real possibility and all it takes is to believe. Of course, since this is a Hollywood film: part of the heroes' redemption is meeting the beautiful girl next door and being on the way to living happily ever after.

2012-04-10 04:29:38

I missed something on this one.

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) I really, really wanted to like Henry Poole. I tried, really, really hard. It just didn't work for me. It felt artificially "arty" and contrived, and utterly formulaic. A threadbare (but not bad) idea stretched out endlessly (or so it felt). It's a talented cast, a decent story, but for me none of the elements coalesced into a whole, unnecessarily lending the performances by the actors a "Hush, I'm acting over here" kind of self-importance that a genuine ensemble film can't withstand. I'm open minded, however, and in reading enough positive (some very much so) reviews on this little film, I may give it another choice. Sometimes attitude, mood, timing and other "outside" elements can affect how we see things (sometimes?) and I DID want to like this. We'll see. We'll see.

2012-04-09 00:22:08

Small film - better than most

Briefly, Henry is presented with a series of unexplainable things (as he sees it) and has to decide what he truly believes. I loved this film - but I like religious and philosphical films. I think they got this film just right and the performances are spot on. May be too slow and thoughtful for some - that is why Die Hard 4 is only a click away (which I also liked).I am curious what others think of this film after watching it on DVD - presumably a larger audience than those that saw it at the theater (there was one person at the theater when I saw it - and that was me).

Roulette36 2012-04-08 10:22:20

From an Atheist's PoV...

Though I do not believe in God, I did find this movie powerful andextremely enjoyable to watch. Yes.... This movie will have a strongimpact on Christians and faith of God, but it also is a well writtenand happy story. Luke Wilson does a great job as the main characterHenry Pool who suffers a terminal illness. His story gets even sadderwhen he finds a love interest and her daughter who makes him happierthen he has ever been. In addition, his past seems to be filled withsadness. Even if you don't believe in God, you will wish for somethingto save Henry Pool. The characters are convincing and the story isheart-felt. I'm sorry if you disagree with me, but for those of you whoare on the fence on this one, I don't think you will have any regretsspending 8 or so dollars.This is my first review. Hope this helps/ed!