What Doesn't Kill You

Watching this movie will not kill you, but it make make you a bit older. If you like slow-moving dramas with in-depth character development, you should like this story. It is not an action-packed crime thriller. It is not a thriller in any sense. It is however an interesting story told in an interesting way.

Brian Goodman wrote and directs this film. He also stars in it but does not play himself. See if you can figure out which character is based on his pre-hollywood life without watching the extra features. You may be very surprised.

Ethan Hawke is the big box office name in this movie but his character is different than most everything else he does. And, he does it with convincing flair. Mark Ruffalo takes a share of the lead and does an amazing job of telling the story of a loser who struggles to make things right in his life.

If you think you know how this movie ends, guess again. Watch all of it.

Watch all of it with someone who facing a very big challenge and is not sure they can make it.