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Rating: The histrionic figure of Daniel Day Lewis is, in my opinion, proof of the existence of actors still absolutely worthy and heirs of the "magic three" of cinema that was, namely Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Jack Nicholson (let's not forget people like Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Dustin Hoffman, and so on). Already an Oscar winner for Best Actor for "My Left Foot" (he would later win another for "There Will Be Blood"), the British actor decided to work in 2005 on the film by his wife, Rebecca Miller.
Born from a project that had been in the works for several years, Miller has brought to life a family drama that has much the flavor of melodrama and at times (but really few) of comedy. The story revolves around the character of Jack Slavin (Daniel Day Lewis), an ex-hippie with heart problems who deliberately lives isolated from civilization with his little daughter Rose (an extraordinary Camilla Belle). Their life is perfect in the simultaneous symbiosis of two people united by the pain of the death of Rose's mother, Jack's wife. Their days pass through work, respect for nature, and teachings, until Jack decides to bring his new girlfriend Kathleen (Catherine Keener) into their home. It will be the beginning of the end for the wonderful relationship between father and daughter...
I approached this film mainly for its leading actor, whom I consider the most capable on the world stage today. The story of Jack & Rose once again confirms the extraordinary acting ability of Daniel Day Lewis, here again dealing with an incredibly complex character, lived through emotions, passions, and difficulties much larger than himself. The complexity of his bond with Rose is rendered sublimely by the actor, also capable of adapting to a difficult story with various facets. It is precisely Daniel Day Lewis who is the pivot of the work, which although it draws all the film's attention, proves to be very complicated and therefore a generator of various reflections. Miller's film flows pleasantly, channeling on the path of the father/daughter relationship, analyzing the smallest nuances. This bond, which casually swings from potential rupture to obsessive love, is filmically described through strong scenes that culminate in the rising climax of the finale, where one remains breathless until the end, poetically tied to one of the most undecided and dramatic conclusions in recent years.
Rebecca Miller holds us in her grasp until the very last seconds, then leaves us with a final hope. The story of Jack & Rose ends thus, in a sharp and liberating way at the same time, leaving us with a strange sense of alienation for a story that shifts from "ordinary" tones to complex ones, without neglecting a deep psychological analysis. For all these reasons, it is a film that deserves attention and only confirms the astonishing versatility of Daniel Day Lewis.
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