Memory

Unforgettable? Not sure about that but it's unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon. Peter Sarsgaard plays Saul, a man who has dementia and Jessica Chastain plays Sylvia, a damaged woman who works at an adult daycare; adults with some sort of cognitive impairment (Down syndrome, etc.). For reasons unclear, Saul follows Sylvia home from their high school reunion. From there, their strange love affair begins. Peter Sarsgaard - I've pretty much liked him in everything he has done. He has that John Malkovich style of a simple and understated delivery but you can feel a looming intellect behind it. And Jessica Chastain - loved her in " The Eyes of Tammy Faye" and "Molly's Game." We have two fine actors playing damaged people crashing into each other. It works. I found it to be absorbing and emotional. One of the most unconventional love stories to come along ever. It's rather fascinating. Don't forget about this one (see what I did there - I'm sorry). Catch this one in the theatres now or on streaming when available (or even at your local video store - Movies 'N' Stuff here in Ottawa).