Lodge Kerrigan takes the viewer to the world of Keane who struggles to stay on the thin line of sanity. The film is executed in such a unique way that allows the viewer to be an invisible spectator observing Keane in his disturbed world. Kerrigan also provides a glimpse into Keane's fractured schizophrenic mind and he successfully manages to create a sense of isolation. At first we question what is real in this world that the director portrays and what is not and no definitive solution is provided because that's not what 'Keane' is about as all of it is real to him. In the opening sequence we see him searching for his daughter whom he had lost a year ago. Perhaps this is a metaphor referring to the time when he hit rock bottom with his illness and has been trying since to find his way out. Shot with excellent cinematography, using slightly washed out colours and dim lighting, the atmosphere is effectively gloomy and claustrophobic.But, 'Keane' is a character-driven piece and credit must go to Kerrigan's writing and Damian Lewis's extraordinary performance. A lesser actor would not have been able to handle such a complex role and could have messed it up but Lewis nails it to the core. This is among his best works. Many have complained about the other performances saying that there was something off about the actors but that was the point because it's about how the title character sees them. Abigail Breslin delivers a sincere performance and Amy Ryan is good too.'Keane' is an engaging, atmospheric and cerebral look into a shattered mind. Kerrigan has made a fascinating film.

This is just a stunning film: brave and bold certainly not afraid to take its time. In today's cinematic world of fast edits, it's a rare thing to see a film which doesn't resort to flashy gimmicks, but allows the atmosphere, the sheer grimness of it all to take its hold in its own time.When I first started watching this, I wasn't sure if i'd be able to stick the slow pace, but then -- gradually, of course -- it all came together and I couldn't tear myself away. No intrusive score (no score at all, in fact) so no dramatic chords telling you what to feel and when, and cinematography that is unyielding and unforgiving, and there is no escape, for either the viewer or the characters. It exerts a powerful, breathtaking power as the tension ratchets up imperceptibly until you think your heart might burst.Full kudos to the actors, but especially to Damien Lewis, who is absolutely fantastic.

Lodge Kerrigan's film 'Keane' offers an emotionally harrowing portrayal of mental breakdown, aided by some unsettled (but apt) camera work and some fine performances from its small cast, including Damian Lewis in the lead role and child actor Abigail Breslin. Fun, it isn't, and the mystery of Keane's grasp on reality is never entirely solved, as the relationship between the real past, and the past as he imagines it, remains unclear. The film not only speaks of mental illness, but more generally, of the loneliness of life lived in public places (motels, bus stations) by those who cannot afford, or hold onto, a private corner of their own. It's disturbing but good.

I do not trust too much on movies in which some actor or actress tries to win awards interpreting a character with mental or emotional problems.In the best of the cases(like A Beautiful Mind),the result is a good performance in a mediocre movie;and,on the worst of the cases(like Radio or I Am Sam),the result is a crap which produces unintentional laughs.But Keane is an amazing film about a man with mental problems.Here,the perfect performance of the main actor is endorsed with an excellent script which does not have dramatical excesses but it shows a credible,intense and realistic vision of a victim of his own mental problems.Damian Lewis has a brilliant performance on this movie.He has a realistic performance with a lot of emotion and humanity.Abigail Breslin shows her wonderful performance in Little Miss Sunshine was not a causality.Her performance on this movie is totally great.Lodge Kerrigan also made an excellent work as a director.Keane gets enormous levels of suspense.It has scenes of a lot of tension and also,I felt nervous for the destiny of some characters because of the reactions the main character had.Keane is not a movie for everyone but there's no doubt the film is a fascinating experience with a lot of impact which stayed in my mind for a long time.A truly amazing film.