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I was privileged to see Camera on the big screen. It was a beautiful experience. I was immediately drawn into the story and the young boys' plight through his facial expressions. His eyes told volumes. The young actor did an amazing & believable job of portraying his character. I hope to see him in future films. Beau Bridges did an amazing job as well & it was great seeing him as I have enjoyed his past body of work. The actor who played the boys's mother was exceptional as was all the supporting cast. Well done!

A great inspiring story, well told.

It's available on Prime so I will be watching it again!

Camera is the story of a young boy Oscar (Miguel Gabriel), who is unable to speak, as he struggles to adapt to the small fishing town he has just moved to with his widowed, and hard-working mom, Evelyn (Jessica Parker Kennedy). Brought together by a broken format film camera, an unlikely friendship is formed between Oscar and a kind old repair shop owner, Eric (Beau Bridges). With the local fishing industry in decline, the town is fiercely divided whether to stake their future on building a luxury hotel, bringing in new jobs, or fight to keep the way things have been done for generations. With Eric's guidance and mentorship, Oscar captures the goodness in people, and in doing so heals a wounded community.

While it's never going to win any oscars, Camera is a very watchable and heartwarming film which has many messages depending o which one you want it to deliver. For me, it's that still images can capture a moment frozen in time, that no-one else might ever see had the picture not been taken. That's not an earth shattering insight or an arcane observation of life, it's just an off the cuff comment. I guess you could also say that you never know where your next friend is coming from, and you can't always trust those closest to you. It's also hard to believe that Beau Bridges has made hundreds of films going right back to 1948, and is still knocking them out. A very watchable film I gave it a 6.

This movie is about a mute 9-year-old boy named Oscar. After moving to a fishing town with his widowed mother, he gets bullied by other children and struggles to fit in. He finds peace in his camera which belonged to his late dad and forms a bond with the owner of a local repair shop, Eric Conway played by Beau Bridges. Eric shares with Oscar photography tips and spends time with him unlike anyone else, including his mother. The movie also tackles the modernisation debate brought up by one of the locals. Locals were divided between keep doing what they did for generations or build a luxury hotel to bring in tourists, create new jobs and boost the economy.

The movie was nice to watch. Miguel Gabriel who played Oscar did not convince me much with his performance however this seems to be his first movie for the big screen, so he is excused😊 I enjoyed more the performance of supporting actors Beau Bridges and Jessica Parker Kennedy (Oscar's mum). Cinematography and music were fine, and the ending was very emotional. Oscar manages to speak through his photography and in the process unite the divided locals.

This smaller movie, filmed in a California coastal community stars Beau Bridges who also was the producer. The cast also includes his 30-yr-old son. Just interesting facts, nothing more.

There are several things going on in this story but the main one is a hotel corporation evaluating the community for a new resort. That is in conflict with what many (or most?) want, a new cannery for this fishing community.

A new family moves into the area, a woman who works at the local restaurant/bar and her 9-yr-old, non-verbal son named Oscar. He was born premature, had some needed surgery which damaged his vocal cords, but he is very bright and catches on to new things quickly.

The boy has an old Mamiya C220 TLR camera that was handed down from his deceased dad, who had gotten it from his dad. The camera wasn't working, needed some cleaning and repairs, but the boy often carried it around his neck. He seemed interested in photography but under the circumstances made drawings instead in his notebook.

A chance meeting with Eric (Beau Bridges), the local fix-it man, who also was an avid photographer, changed everything. Eric had an identical camera, loaned it to Oscar, gave him some instruction, taught him the art of B&W film developing and printing in his darkroom.

A number of things transpire from that start, Eric becomes the friend Oscar needed, someone who appreciated him for who he was. And, Oscar's photography ended up uniting the community after much turmoil.

Good movie, my wife and I watched it at home, streaming on Prime. After our usual Saturday evening steak and wine dinner. With chocolate cake for dessert, of course.

I just watched Camera. I'm a photographer, almost an old fart, so I worked and still work a lot with film.

It's one of the greatest movies I ever watched. It's not just a beautiful movie with great actors, direction and plot, but also photography, the philosophy behind it and the meaning of it are perfectly described.

Jay Silverman made a gem and I'm glad I found it.

As a photographer fighting everyday to make people understand a photograph is much more than a phone snapshot I want to say a big thank you to Silverman for making this movie and communicating in such a beautiful way what photography really is. He made my life easier!

Browsing through the 10/10 reviews makes me feel like a bit of a curmudgeon regarding this film. But, truth be told 1hour 15 minutes in and having tried to like it, there is really nothing to expect from the remaining 30 odd minutes.

Nice scenery sure enough, and it attempts to have heart, with a number of characters with their own trials and tribulations, and pf course a young mute kid, but its all a bit clunky, script wise and acting wise. Some of the premises that the plot is hung off, are too contrived, not convincing, like a cheap novel. Beau Bridges and the young mother were the acting high points, and to be fair most of the lesser parts were well acted, but a handful were just plain clunky performances.

Over all its a Hallmark level production/script, fine for a lazy afternoon watch.

In this well-crafted film by Jay Silverman, a young mute boy, (Oscar), is mentored in the fine art of capturing a good photograph by an older Vietnam veteran played by Beau Bridges. After much practice and a multitude of mistakes, young Oscar begins to see the true soul of his small seaside town through a new lens. No pun intended!

Jay's casting has the feel of a European film, where minor as well as lead roles appear as average people we see in our daily lives. Enough already, of Hollywood films where the men look like Tom Cruise and the women like Julia Roberts, and they live in impossibly expensive homes for their character's economic station.

I highly recommend this heartwarming film with a soul-searching ending.

Well I like some of it, maybe it was the location, some of the characters too, but one thing bugged me , the kid was mute and yet didnt know any sign language, that made absolutely no sense ! Beau bridges was quite good, the kid would of been better if he had more communication skills, it was just ok, as someone whos done a lot of photography I suppose it was ok lol. Not that I ever used a darkroom. I gues i'm not that oldskool. But it could of been better if they'd made more effort with the story and gave it a better ending, it says i need to write more which is frustrating , and not fair ...

Nothing questionable here, no nudity or any foul language, just a wonderful story of a young boy (Miguel Gabriel) who is Oscar who has an "eye" for photography. He is mute from a hospital accident at birth but other than that he can communicate quite well especially with his eyes. It takes a great talent to portray emotion with just your eyes and no sounds and he does it like it was truly how he is in real life. He must deal with new surroundings in this picturesque fishing village with a plethora of unique characters all around him for his "canvas" . He must deal with some bullies, and one bad uncle who is also a drug dealer. After a close call with the bullies, Oscar hides in an old fix it shop run by Beau Bridges and soon the magic begins as Bridges teaches the young boy all about photography and how to develop it and enlarge it. What happens next is truly amazing as this young mute causes the whole town to understand themselves in a new and unique way as well as bring everyone together after the town suffers a financial loss. Get some tissue and be prepared for a wonderful family story for everyone especially kids and those who love photography. Enjoy!'

WE have a young boy with a speaking disability and the opening of the film shows he is bullied and mistrusting.

Suddenly he ventures into Eric's sore and lets a complete stranger be his fiend and immediately Eric has his hands all over rot is kid he just met........its just not appropriate for how we teach our kids today and a kid Like this would never go for it....to much emphasis on try to make Eric the Nice old man but is passed up the reality of the true world. Once again later on in the film Eric goes to the mothers house and with very little concern seems to except Eric, where in the real world any good mother would be questioning this guy and considering calling the officials........also she normally would have grilled the kid about this...But Like it the real world d this interaction would not have take place ....each time I saw Eric with the kid it just stank of PERV...... The producer and cronies have completely overlooked normal social situations of society today...I was sitting there for a while thinking Eric was going to get arrested for doing some thing questionable and the the story took a different turn.

Bridges as Usual over acts.....and kills his character. The scenery was nice .........but unfortunately with a little bit of current societal context it might have reached a better level with the viewers.

Quietly powerful and beautifully done. I am so burned out on the big blockbusters. This film experience was one of the best I've had in a long time.

Beau Bridges gives a moving performance, one of his best ever. He perfectly captures a real relationship with a wounded young boy. Miguel Gabriel is amazing without saying a word.

Masterfully directed, Jay Silverman does so much, never going "Hollywood". No cliches. No corny sentimentality. Just terrific storytelling and clever cinematography. The story, imagery and all the other performances are outstanding. I'm still thinking about it. Just a wonderful experience....

Camera is an exceptional movie! It is the trifecta in cinema! A heart felt screenplay, talented top notch cast and beautiful cinematography! In my opinion, a great movie must have all three of these important pieces to hold a viewer's interest and Camera nails it! It is a welcome change to watch a movie that does not use extreme violence or overtly sexual scenes to keep you engaged. I was very touched emotionally by this movie! The relationship between Eric and Oscar is so special to watch. Their friendship was both heart warming and very beautiful. Huge kudos to the screenwriters, the actors and the director for making this perfect movie!!

I watched CAMERA for the iconic cast and ended up loving it for all different reasons! Incredible cast, cinematography, and storyline that really left an impact. The relationship all the individual characters have with grief is so subtle and nice. The need to build a better community and a better future was what resonated most. Beau Bridges, Miguel Gabriel, and the rest of the cast gave touching and compelling performances that made the film go by quickly. Even though the film was dramatic and held a mirror up to the real world, it was an easy and fun watch! Would recommend to anyone looking for a phenomenal indie film!

This movie is absolutely beautiful. My best friend saw a trailer and rented it for me on Amazon because he thought I would like it, well, I loved it! I was so sad that I was only able to watch it twice in the allotted 48 hour period. After the first viewing, I looked to see when I would be able to buy it on DVD. The characters, the storyline, the cinematography and the actors, I loved everything about this film. It is a wonderful watch for photographers, but also actually anyone who enjoys great movies. I love movies, but it is rare for me to be so moved by a film that I want to watch it again the next day.

Camera was quite a captivating movie. It really showed what different lives in a community can experience and how a mentor can make a world of difference in someone's life. There is several moral lessons we can learn from this heartfelt movie and how we can all be a better person and realize that everyone struggles in different ways. It had left me wanting to know more of the story. In my honest opinion, I believe that this is a great family friendly film that paints a picture that we can all familiarize ourselves with. There are many aspects of different lives this story touches on. Great job to everyone involved in the making of this film.

This film is a true gem! A beautiful story about friendship, loss, and community. It's really a treat to see Beau Bridges in this role! The young actor playing Oscar shines. He can tell so much with his eyes! And the actress playing the mom is a stand-out! I loved following the journey of this young boy who the world has overlooked and dismissed, but in the end is the one to unite the community from a place of kindness. It had me crying at the end with tears of joy. Everyone is so divided right now, and this story can remind us to look at our neighbors with compassion and empathy. The world needs more stories like this!

Offered a decent film rating here - am not part of film group, is honest review.

I enjoyed this film when beforehand, didnt think I would. There is plenty of script to follow but not my usual type of film where main character has minimal lines (Offering no spoilers) I enjoyed film so did not prove to be an issue!

Characters - good performances all 7 out 10s minimal. Young lad steals the show for obvious reasons, he was the main character..

Storyline / script / plot - ok, good, not memorable but good for the moment.

In truth was able to get lost in the film - even to feel emotionally attached at times.

Is a good film. Film is nothing spectacular like, but for me, one of the better films have seen in months.

Many people criticized the film for being too sentimental, probably resenting the fact that it made them tear up, but it's not the kind of sad that you usually see in films. Instead it's a bit bittersweet, with an underlying solution for that sadness.

The story is about a little mute child in a poor fisherman village where everybody is struggling, is frustrated and sad. His mother is sad, his uncle is sad and he has no friends until he befriends an old man who fixes his old camera, the only thing he has left from his dead father. The lesson here being that even when life gives you lemons, you can see their beauty when you photograph them in black and white.

OK, I am a bit mean, but the movie is pretty beautiful. Beau Bridges piles on the gravitas of his voice and the nice old man vibe, the kid is actually a pretty good actor - and you know how rare that is, while the supporting characters all show moments of deepness without taking too much screen time. The ending is a bit weak, with some over the top farewell scenes with actors that don't really land them, but the rest of the film does convey that idea that you can find beauty in the most banal and sad moments.

Bottom line: not a masterpiece, but a good dramatic film.

I came upon this film, read the storyline and knew that I had to watch it. I'm the person who doesn't give high ratings easily. I have a difficult time sitting through films and am usually multitasking while watching. I was riveted by "Camera". This is a film that touches both your heart and mind.

If, like me you were bullied, you'll relate to Oscar, a mute nine year old, and long for the relationship that Oscar and Eric have.

In our world, few take the time to mentor. Eric mentors Oscar in the most soulful, sincere way and reminds us all to give each other a chance, and share ourselves.

"Camera" made me love walking around with my camera even more.

Thank you to everyone who made this film. It was a joy to watch.

Jay Silverman's beautiful story of a child's courage, bravery, and resilience in the face of bullying is a powerful testament to intergenerational commitment to mentorship. A masterful and renowned photographer himself, it is no surprise that this seasoned director's lens is both breathtaking and his pictures speak a thousand words. Adolescent actor Miguel Gabriel's freshman outing as a schoolboy who quite literally has no voice, in juxtaposition with the veteran American treasure, Beau Bridges, who snarls and gripes with affection, packs a punch and reminds us all that when we pay it forward, it is the receiver of the friendship who winds up teaching the supposed master lessons about ourselves we have often forgotten.