Exposing antisemitism on the 1943 home front, this film version of an Arthur Miller book, comes across as somewhat preachy, yet the fine acting and flawless wartime community setting cannot be denied. William H. Macy, and especially David Paymer, are outstanding. Neighborhood stereotypes abound, and the uncomfortable subject is not easy to call entertainment. I somehow felt that I should be in a classroom watching "Focus", and later discussing the movie. Nevertheless, "Focus" dares to be different, which in today's copycat film world is refreshing. If you are tired of the same old, same old thing, you might try this one. - MERK
Review of Focus
