St, Vincent

St. Vincent: I have wanted to see this movie since the trailer was first shown. It looked like a fun movie. I got way more than I expected though and found the movie very emotional.  It is advertised as a comedy and with Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy. It has a lot of humor but it is about survival. Murray's character, Vincent, seems to be deadbeat guy who doesn't like people in general, stays drunk, plays the ponies, and has a standing Tuesday with a prostitute (Naomi Watts). Melissa is a single mother dealing with starting over and in a messy divorce. She is Vincent's new neighbor and soon Vincent becomes her baby sitter to her 10 year old son who is the glue for the story.

Everyone in the movie is trying to survive and deal with what is before them.  Melissa McCarthy's role is very straight (no humor but good acting).  This story deals with coping in a new place, dementia, strokes, and bad choices.  And yes there is comedy.

The story gets wrapped up in a great ending with a strong message: All saints don't look like saints.

The saddest thing about the movie was that only baby boomers were watching.  This is a good movie and Mr. Murray should be up for an Oscar.

This is up there:  ****1/2 stars.  2014 movie #46