Love & Mercy

This move and Brian Wilson's story is one of absolute courage and magic. Watch this now. Actually, just buy it.

It is somewhat interesting while at the same time slow, confusing and disturbing but very good acting.

There some terrific elements to the film, particularly Paul Dano's acting and seeing the creative process to making Pet Sounds. While John Cusack is a great actor who captured many of Brian Wilson's nuances, the frequent use of flashbacks made it harder for me to forgot there were two actors playing the same adult character. The portrayal of Eugene Landry at times seemed cartoonish to me though most of the other characters were portrayed in balanced manner, even his father and Mike Love. But the film got enough right to make it worthwhile for me.

I watched this movie last night with my mom and it was so sweet.

I'm only writing this so that iTunes can see this so that they can make this movie available to rent.

I grew up lestining to the beach boy on trips to Wlidwood New Jersey. This movie gives a lot of insight into the life of Brian as well as the dinamic of the band. This is a must watch for Beach Boy fans or music lovers in general.

I loved this movie. Sad but true. A happy ending. I great up on these songs and never surfed.

What a nice little movie! Great cast and good story. If you grew up listening to the Beach Boys you'll like this.

The trip aspects of setting up shots and scenes I felt took away from the film and made it a little weird, but I realize now that it was to get us in the headspace of Brian Wilson and also feel like we were in the 1960’s during flashbacks. Elizabeth Banks really carries this film, her character has to be so strong and restrained against a pretty ugly character played by Paul Giamatti. It really conveyed the dangers that come with fame (like leaches and handlers) and the creative process of making an album like The Beach Boy’s “Pet Sounds” Masterpiece. Love & Mercy is about how love and mercy from someone new in your life can change your life for the better, and love is a miracle if it’s truly love.

I rented this movie after reading all the positive reviews and I always liked the Beach Boys. What a big disappointment. It was very draggy and just plain dull. There were a few semi-interesting scenes involving Wilson's shrink. I just expected it to be better. Nothing really new was revealed. Didn't care for the non-linear narrative/time line. I'd recommend you skip this one.