A Little Prayer is a heartfelt family drama written and directed by Angus MacLachlan. Like his previous films, MacLachlan balances life’s daily ups and downs. Bill (David Straithairm) and his wife Venida (Celia Weston) live in a quiet suburb. Their son David (Will Pullen) and his wife Tammy (Jane Levy) live with them. From the start, you can tell Bill and Tammy share a bond and that he is protective of her.
Bill starts to notice his son is ‘buried’ at the office, which is unusual since they work together. That’s when he starts to see that David is becoming closer and closer to their shared secretary. Bill begins his detective work, and through a few drunken confessions, he figures out his son is having an affair. Now Bill must decide what’s best to keep his family intact.
While there are multiple characters, David Straithairm does a fabulous job carrying this movie. His sincerity shines through the screen as he tries to navigate the anxieties of life. The film itself is, at times, agonizingly slow. There’s not enough going on to truly keep you invested. However, the story is simple and takes a level of care to tell, so I understand the pacing. It captures the struggles of family life but still leaves something to be desired.
Review: A Little Prayer
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David Straithairm does a fabulous job carrying this movie. His sincerity shines through the screen as he tries to navigate the anxieties of life. The film itself is, at times, agonizingly slow. There's not enough going on to truly keep you invested. However, the story is simple and takes a level of care to tell, so I understand the pacing. It does capture the struggles of family life, but it still leaves something to be desired.
