This Is Martin Bonner

[Rich]

Won't appeal to all but I enjoyed this simple slow-moving film about two older guys getting their lives back on track. I enjoyed the simplicity of the film and message of doing ones best to live life where one finds oneself.

The striking sophomore film of writer/director Chad Hartigan, THIS IS MARTIN BONNER is a warm and perceptive meditation on friendship, human connection and getting a second chance at life. Fifty-something Martin Bonner (Paul Eenhorn) leaves his old life behind and relocates to Reno, where he finds work helping released prisoners transition to life on the outside, while trying his hand at speed dating and passing time as a soccer referee on weekends. Meanwhile, Travis Holloway (Richmond Arquette) has just been released from prison after serving 12 years. Surprising both of them, Travis and Martin form an unlikely friendship that offers them reciprocal support and understanding. (c) Official Site

_http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/this_is_martin_bonner_2013/?search=This%20Is%20Martin%20Bonner

I liked the way the protagonist makes great effort to stay in touch with his son by phoning repeatedly and leaving messages even though he knows the son would be unlikely to return the call.

Edit: just a FWIW, I couldn't remember the name of this film and found using the filter tools on IMDB worked well: _http://www.imdb.com/search/keyword?keywords=character-name-in-title%2Creligion&mode=advanced&page=1&release_date=2012%2C2014&ref_=kw_ref_key&sort=moviemeter,asc