Everything is Illuminated: Perfect balance of drama and comedy

The first (and to date, only) film written/directed by Liev Schreiber, tells the hugely profound yet funny story of a quirky New Yorker, travelling through Ukraine in search of his past, accompanied by an unusual guide "committee" comprised of an odd grandfather/grandson duo and their dog. A story that incidentally is told with astonishing mastery.

One of a kind. Let's hope that will change

This adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's Everything is Illuminated is the kind of film that makes you glad movies exist, such is the joy of watching it. Beyond being a skilfully directed picture, it counts on beautiful cinematography, a great soundtrack, and editing that is tightly integrated with the sound design, giving a nice dynamic to the film. [...]