Keane Reviews

1. "And although Lewis holds the film in his bloodshot gaze, Breslin is its secret weapon: utterly convincing, wary but naive, saddened by adult inconstancy but heart-rendingly susceptible to hope and attention."
- The Village Voice

2. "Lewis is British, and his work here is rigorous and smart, particularly with Breslin, who has an uncommonly natural presence."
- Boston.com

3. "Lewis, from the TV series "Band of Brothers," gives a super performance, but the revelation here is young Breslin, who was in Garry Marshall's "Raising Helen" and M. Night Shyamalan's "Signs"."
- New York Post

4. "...William meets Kira (the prodigiously able Abigail Breslin)... And you’ll be rewarded with a touching relationship perfectly acted by Lewis and Breslin."
- Empire Magazine

5. "...Young girl, played the precociously talented Abigail Breslin."
- Bina007 Reviews

6. "...Abigail Breslin, whose scenes with Lewis are terrific."
- FilmCritic.com

7. "Lewis is extraordinary, and there is first-class support by Ryan (Broadway's recent Stella in "A Streetcar Named Desire"), Breslin (an amazingly natural child performance) and, in her brief scene, Holmes."
- Catholic News Service

8. "...Breslin registers with her heartbreaking naturalism..."
- DVD Talk

9. "As for eight-year-old Breslin, she is nothing short of remarkable, dealing with complex adult emotions without trepidation, or falsehood."
- Eye For Film

10. "Young Abigail Breslin (sister of “Cat in the Hat” co-star Spencer) is quietly sweet at Kira, the calming influence on Keane’s human whirlwind."
- FilmJerk.com

11. "Abigail Breslin and Amy Ryan gave wonderful performances in the film..."
- Hollywood North Report

12. "Abigail Breslin has a command of her craft far beyond her tender young years. She portrays a shy girl that reaches out for a father figure. She never plays Kira as a victim of her circumstances, merely as a girl that has never really known any better life. All round the performances here are far above the usual."
- Home Theater Info

13. "Lewis is well supported by the acting of Abigail Breslin playing the young Kira whom he befriends..."
- Karate Party

14. "Despite the odd circumstances of their encounter, the scenes between Mr. Lewis and the charmingly fragile Kira, winningly played by Ms. Breslin, bring a captivating humanity to the film."
- The New York Sun

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