Spare Room

While the story is slightly predictable, there is depth to the emotions of the acting in the film that rings true for anyone who has experienced trauma or grief. Definitely worth the watch if you like dramas

A Spare Room takes place in a small town and centers around 2 main characters, and their struggles after the modern war in the Middle East.

David (played by Martin Sensmeier) is a quiet, hard-to-crack, ex-military man that has a secret. You'll see hints with flashbacks & eventually learn the whole story on how he acts the way he does.

Lillian (played brilliantly by Skyler Samuels) is a 20-something military wife, that lost her husband in the war. Lillian is struggling with money, as well as being the guardian of her younger brother, named Arrow, whom has down syndrome. Lillian realizes her party days are gone & she must stay focused & responsible, much to the dismay of her boyfriend Greg.

Arrow is played by newcomer Cole Sibus, who channels Leo DiCaprio in Whats Eating Gilbert Grape. Arrow deals with his adolescence, going to school & befriending a beautiful girl (played by Stefanie Scott).

Arrow works his charm and eases the tension of the movie. He brings out the best in David, Lillian & Greg (played by Thomas Cocquerel).

All their lives will intertwine & once you learn the whole story, you may be surprised by how it ends. All-in-all, I'd say open your heart & give A Spare Room a try.

Story is good if you are into drama genre. Movie moves at a slow pace, but stays interesting. Lead female actor steals the show; and everyone else does reasonably well too.

That could have been told without the foul language.

"(A) Spare Room" tells the story of Lillian a young widow of a soldier how has recently died on a mission in Afghanistan, struggling with everyday expenses and with difficult family situation. She meets another veteran, David, and her life will never be the same again.

This is actually a powerful movie and I like the fact that at first you don't have any expectation about it, but then you really start to feel the story and appreciate it.

It deals with a tough topic and delicate matters, but has also a sweeter romantic side and ends in an unforeseeable way that gives it even more beauty. It's a tale of love, loss, honor, bravery and finding the courage to repair the damages done in the past.

The cast is really good, Skyler Samuels stands out and it's amazing to see how she portrays Lillian's deep relationship with her brother Arrow and how she navigates the turbulent waters of her "romantic life", finally understanding where real love could lie.

So I appreciated a lot this movie and it really deserves more recognition.