Blatant rip-off of the movie (and/or the original book source material) "Nickel Mountain" in so many ways. Clearly stolen. Shame on you!! The filmmakers and/or writers literally must have sat and gone over the movie and/or book of little-known "Nickel Mountain" and jotted down plot points and characters names, thinking no one would notice out here in the viewing public. Caught!! They even go so far as to name the young waitress character "Callie," the EXACT same name as the waitress character in "Nickel Mountain." Seek out "Nickel Mountain" for proper respect (1985-starring Heather Langenkamp, it's uploaded on Youtube).

An exquisite indie film directed by James Mangold. A very tiny story set in a typical small town diner but the direction, script and acting border on the sublime.This will not be to everyone's taste, extremely slow-moving but every frame gives us a little more information about the characters. From the empty life of Delores, the aging waitress played so well by Deborah Harry (AKA Blondie)to the achingly forlorn one of Victor in a riveting performance by Pruitt Taylor Vince, every character rings true.We have all met them along the way, some of us have shared the same experiences. To capture this so beautifully on film is to create a minor masterpiece.Liv Tyler shines in her first major role as does Shelley Winters in one of her last. Not to be missed by those who like their movies with more deeply drawn characters.8 out of 10.

"Heavy" is not the type of movie I would watch when looking for action, thrills, horror, or adventure. It's not about a fat guy making goo-goo eyes at a pretty waitress where he makes pizzas, either... although that could be seen from an outsider's glance.The movie captures a period of time where our big hero, Victor, is experiencing a number of life-altering changes. From what we know, he has always led a sheltered life under the regime of his mother. When a new waitress, Callie (Liv Tyler), starts work at the bar, Victor's daily life is suddenly altered from a spark of curiosity. He's not a perverted horndog, but he is fascinated by this girl's kindness and beauty, watching her from afar and having visions of her as the drama grows. It's the quiet internal struggle Victor faces that really heightens the intensity of the movie. Those nervous eyes, the quiet voice, the big guy who won't fight back... he is a man trying to become a man. By the end of the film, we are at least given the hope that he is now on the right track.It's the subtle moments in "Heavy" that really make the film. From the airplanes soaring overhead, giving transition to new points in the lives of the characters, to the Boston Terrier noticing important details, this movie is one to sit back and ponder. The more I think about this movie, the more I like it. It's a lesson on how the quiet subtle moments in life can be the most important.

"Heavy" takes a self-conscious artsy approach to commenting on the noble premise that big people are actually very worthwhile, decent people. The film's flaw is that it is so very careful that the point could elude casual viewers. Pruitt Taylor Vince as Victor is perfect as a humble, kind, and thoughtful man. He is a delight to watch in many ways. Director Mangold, who recently featured Vince in "Identity", avoids cliches regarding large people. The people surrounding Victor are refreshingly free of "fat slurs". You can't help but feel for this man. And that's the strength of "Heavy".