7.5 Popcorn boxesBill (Michael Sheen) and Kate (Maria Bello) have just sent their son off to college, but it's not healed the discord in their marriage. Son Sam (Kyle Gallner) is hard to get in touch with, but Kate finally does via the computer. She doesn't realize it, but Sam is deeply troubled. Bill barely acknowledges his own son.
They subsequently hear the television news that there's been a shooting at Sam's college. They are worried, and go home. Soon, the police come to their door to tell them that not only is their son is dead, but he's the killer responsible for the shooting.
The film depicts all the modern events that accompany tragic news such as this; the media hounding them, making them prisoners in their own home, well-meaning friends that question what led up to the tragedy, and strangers who feel the parents are responsible.
It's an interesting premise, and fairly well carried off, but really, other than shock and dismay among all concerned, what else can the film convey? The main strength of the film is to put us in the shoes of the family. It asks the question, what would you do, how would you feel?
Rated R for theme, language, and some sexuality
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