This film is based on the true story of Bill Porter, a salesman extraordinaire. With a birth handicap of cerebral palsy which affects his mobility, speech and right hand, he embarks on a career of a door-to-door salesman.

His challenges are presented over a nearly 50 year period in his life and the supporting cast serve him well. Helen Mirren, Kyra Sedgwick and Kathy Baker amongst them. It is simple and sweet, an uncomplicated film in a time of violence and pornography, it shines like a beacon to Bill Porter's theme of patience and persistence.

How he influences the lives of those around him, his observation of those lives, feeling that he can never fully participate, is profoundly moving. Not to everyone's taste but a lovely film for those who have the time and can admire an actor at the peak of his craft.

8 out of 10. .

Not since Sean Penn's performance in "I Am Sam" have I seen such astounding acting. Macy showed his potential in "Fargo" but this far exceeds anything he has done before. Great performances all around by the supporting actors (particularly Hellen Mirren, with whom I have been impressed ever since "Excalibur") further make this film one not to miss.

I rented this movie non-pretensiously and was gladly surprise that I did it. It is about the story of a salesman who has brain disorder which leaves half of his body paralized. At last he finds a job as salesman of Watkins and give a powerful lesson of life. It is very touching, a story which will lead you to fell light at the end.

William Macy achieved a top-notch performance, and reached the panteon of excellent actors. Both him and the movie should get more recognition and I hope more and more people get too see it.

9/10