Here's a film that could've been more annoying than anything else given the obnoxious nature of the title character. But director Grisaffi knows when to reign things in as well as when to let them run wild. All performances are above average (another sign of good direction), and the story moves at a brisk pace despite the story's stage origins...not an easy feat for those familiar with other stage-to-screen projects. And if nothing else, it's worth a look to see some excellent comic timing via Grisaffi's performance as the title character. An actor that knows how to direct himself is a rare bird indeed.
Review of Laughing Boy
