Feeling broken, hurt, worn down to the nails by the erosive wind of life? So is Kevin Spacey in this strong piece. Perhaps this picture can help out.

Unfortunately, this will be an illegitimate review. Due to daunting circumstances within my control, I missed the first 20 or so minutes. So, I'll have to reserve my grade; but, I will say this ... I liked it!

Dialogue as crisp as that brisk Newfoundland harbor air. Characters as round and rich as a fishing net full from a good day's catch. The score pounding out a Celtic rhythm as if it knew more than you or I or the sea itself, seemingly able to predict unpredictable storms. Yeah, one or two things rubbed me the wrong way, but I left the theater wanting more of this perfectly paced, sweetly directed and acted adaptation.

For a film shot in blues and whites, where everyone wears several layers of clothing (even inside), it'll sure leave you with a warm feeling.

Gorgeously filmed too, and I don't just mean the landscape.

Btw, the colorful character names: Petal Bear, Bunny, Wavey Prowse, Beety, Nutbeem and Bill Pretty ...were favorites of Proulx who picked them from the phone book, mortuaries, lists of officials from local fisheries, gas works companies, etc.