Peel

I just saw this film at the Santa Barbara Intl Film Fest. The director and some of the actors and production team were on hand after for a q and a ?? Peel played by Emile Hirsch lives with his mother. His Father ran off with his 2 older brothers when he was very young. He has a very close relationship with his Mother, played by Amy Brenneman ,but when she dies he decides to try and locate his lost brothers and rents out a room in his house to finance the search. Peel is kinda different from most folks so his new roommates try to take advantage of him but also coach him on girls and things. A really attractive Asian girl likes Peel. So the journey to find his brothers begins. I will not spoil it with how the story plays out, but will say Bravo enjoyed the Film and characters ! Big applause at end from audience

Thirtysomething Peel Munter (Emile Hirsch) lives at home alone with his sick mother. Twenty-five years ago, his father took his two older brothers and drove off. After his mother dies, he has to raise money for the mortgage. He rents a room to Roy (Jack Kesy) as he tries to find his brothers.

This sweet story could have been great. I think it's Emile Hirsch's low energy complete innocent performance. I don't know if I completely buy it. More importantly, I think it would work better as a twitchy recluse who isn't working at a 10 year old level. It would allow for more character growth over time. I don't think Peel is growing as much in this. He's more a magical figure who makes everybody better. That is still sweet.

Really touching storing. Reminded me a lot of my family growing up so very relatable characters. The acting was fantastic. Great blend of humor and drama. Very lovely photography as well.

Very, very good movie ,a great story,actors play good

The movie starts out slow but then keeps you on your feet and just when you thought there is no hope, shines and lives you with a positive hopeful outcome.