The Red Maple Leaf

I asked my girlfriend to see this film with me at the Sunrise Film Festival where it won "Best film of the Festival". I thought she would enjoy it since it was starring many terrific actors. And we were told that it was the last movie that Robert Loggia and Doris Roberts appeared in before they passed away.

You might say the film has a familiar story of a father who has lost the only thing that matters most to him, his family. But that is where the familiarity ends. It is a unique story told in a way not seen before and I was hooked from the beginning; I just couldn't look away. The all-star cast was impressive but it's Frank D'Angelo who steals the limelight as Special Agent Alfonso Palermo. There is a lot of pain and anger in this film, his character displays a full range of emotions. Kudos to Frank, he did a wonderful job. The rest of the cast includes Hollywood greats who turned in phenomenal performances which we've all come to expect over the years. Every following scene I found myself saying "no way, he/she is in it". In the end the main character finds some peace and closure, but I don't want to say anymore and spoil it for anyone. If you are debating seeing this film, debate no further, it's a must see!