Delivering Milo

If one goes into this film knowing the plot and then complains that the concept is ridiculous, I would have to question that person's sanity. This is a fantasy; anyone taking it seriously lives in more of a fantasy world than this film.

That said, does the film deliver? Acting: excellent all the way around; all of the actors deliver. Filming, music, sound, everything his fine.

The problem is with the writing and subsequent directing. This film had a basic purpose, that purpose was well-established from the very beginning. But beyond that much of the presentation feels two-dimensional, without really getting down to the heart of the issues. The use of card reading as a major plot tool was a let-down. Instead of establishing solid, good reasons for the finale they resort to a rather lame plot device.

There is one moment in the film where an emotional connection is made. Beyond that, while the characters were enjoyable and Finney was certainly a delight to watch, the entire film misses the personal, emotional connections that were essential to a film of this nature. In short, the director was so busy taking Milo (and the audience) on a sight-seeing tour, they regularly missed the heart of the story. They tried to make up for that in the end in the diner, but still didn't quite hit the target.

This is one of those "could have been good" films, and probably one of the rare films that was 1 1/2 hours long and could have stood to be 2 hours, with more personal interaction and heart in the concept. As it is, while I enjoyed watching it, the end left me feeling somewhat let down and disappointed. They could have done better with the plot elements... and should have.

the idea is nice , Albert Finney does a decent work, Anton Yelchin is adorable, spiritual and touching, Bridget Fonda and Campbell Scott are not bad choices but that is not new discovery. the fundamental problem - something missing. short - the idea is too large for film. so, each effort seems be almost insignificant. and the good parts - no surprise because many of them are details. it is not a bad film and for children can be an interesting experience but the final taste is a mixture of honey and ash. obvious, the good intentions are the base of it and the ambition of team is not small but the cast, the story must have a better led. all seems be colored pieces from a stained glass sketch.

I, being a mere teenager, feel quite awful being surrounded by the events in the outside world. This movie really made me realize the better things about life.

In my opinion, Albert Finney, no matter how hammy his acting was, did quite well considering what kind of character he was playing.

Anton Yelchin also wasn't bad, but I hated the character he was playing, for I feel that Milo was acting selfish and annoying.

Overall, I find that this movie is quite enjoyable for a quiet Sunday morning, or anytime you are feeling a little down. This movie, though having a religious element, can really be enjoyed by all. Come on people, it's just a movie, not a display of what religion is right or wrong. It just gives you something to watch.

I saw this movie just a few hours ago at the Cleveland International Film Festival and I found it to be an excellent movie.

I must strongly disagree with the other reviewers who've panned the movie.

I'll admit that the movie has a few Hollywood elements and better-than-indie production values. It also has an understated, but important, plot element that involves religion. It's also sentimental, it could be classified as a date movie or even a "family movie."

This is a wonderful movie about freedom and redemption. I found it well-crafted, well-acted (Albert Finney is just terrific) and for a movie with a bit of fantasy, very much believable on that level with few plot holes. Yes, you just might figure out a few things half or three-quarters of the way thru the flick, but so what.

I would urge anyone thinking about seeing this movie to reject the too-critical reviews. It's not a Coppola flick and it doesn't pretend to be. But it's not "Ghost" either. This movie delivers what it promises - a good yarn, told, acted and directed well.

On a slightly peripheral note, I see that this movie, finished in 2000, has yet to find a distributor. This movie would be a winner at the box office. I'm not a moviemaker, but I have a few friends who are. I've heard them complain about not being able to find distributors for their very indie movies. NOW I understand.

Want to just have a nice, enjoyable evening out at the movies? Then go see Milo.

Delivering Milo is a fantastic journey into the world that humans are unsure evens exists. What would happen if a soul refused to be born? It does get your mind turning. Granted, the plotline that the entire human race will die out is a bit tacky, but the idea is the important factor.

I personally found it wonderfully refreshing in the way the writers(David Hubbard, and Diana Wagman) criss-crossed the different character's plotlines; however, the connections could be easily seen through hints scattered throughout. The characters did seem a little slow on the draw, but what can you do.

I have to disagree with previous comments on the issue of blatantness. The plot turns were, for the most part, unexpected. Albert Finney also fills his roll as a high life gambler well. In all Delivering Milo is a good movie.