Four stars because although the story drags a bit, it does makes you think. I’ve watch it twice trying to figure out a few questions. (see entry below)

Watching, I was getting the feeling I’d get in my English Lit classes when trying to figure themes and symbolism; but I like that sort of thing.

The casting was… I think this was a difficult movie to cast. Towards the end Matt Damon looks more like the big brother than the father. I think Jared Leto would have been a better choice. Clean shaven he looks like a kid but put a beard on him he ages 15 years. Angelina Jolie has far to strong presence to play that character. The woman who played Laura would have been the perfect choice for the role of the wife. Yes, those two should have swapped roles.