It couldn't possibly work without a transcendent central performance. Harper gives us that, and more.

Full Review | Apr 26, 2001

It's hard not to give it bonus points for avoiding prison movie clichs and for taking a long, unblinking look at the complex dynamics of one American family.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 20, 2001

A testament to the tenacity of the family, particularly the African American family.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 20, 2001

A spare and moving study of regret and redemption, marked with chilling truths about a life behind bars.

Full Review | Apr 20, 2001

Contains some effective performances, not least from Hill Harper as Alex, the hero.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 20, 2001

Powerfully depicts the flowering of spiritual redemption within a young man who has every reason to give in to despair.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 20, 2001

The very strong performances in this low-budget film deserve a better narrative structure to strut their stuff.

Full Review | Apr 19, 2001

A better venue for The Visit might be PBS or HBO, where its method-y intimacy would feel less forced.

Full Review | Original Score: C | Apr 19, 2001

Too bad it's swamped by good intentions.

| Apr 16, 2001

There are some good performances and the material speaks to some powerful issues.

| Apr 16, 2001

The effect of watching people grapple with emotional difficulty and trying to communicate with one another proves riveting.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Apr 9, 2001

| Original Score: B | Dec 15, 2000