Last night we searched for something to watch as our long weekend came to a close. There's so many movies out there--it's hard to know if any of those "never heard of it" films are worth your time. And the ones you have heard of, you've seen so many times.
My wife found a film we'd never heard of, Angel in the House. She chose it because of the leads, Toni Collette and Ioan Gruffudd. I'm glad she picked it, because it's a great little movie.
Grieving parents, Zooey and Alec Morrison (Collette, Gruffudd) decide the time is right to consider adoption as a way to build their family. They tour an orphanage and that's where Zooey spots Eli (Maurice Cole). Next thing they know Eli is at their front door, the proper adoption paperwork in hand. After checking with the orphanage, the boy is theirs.
To call Eli precocious is an understatement. The boy knows world events, can create a delicious breakfast, and can serenade his new parents on the piano with a work from Chopin. But the boy's true gift is to save not only Alec's failing toy company, but the Morrison's marriage.
The film is flat-out adorable! There's a touch of whimsey--the toy company's problems seem far too serious to be fixed with one brilliant plan, but you don't care. You cheer on the little family as it copes with problems many couple face. Sure it's a bit predictable, but it was the perfect film for us last night, and probably many other nights as well.
A hint--if you're looking for the film in IMDb, you'll find it under: Foster. I don't know why it's called that--Angel in the House is a much better title (in my opinion...).
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