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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Paramount
Salesrank: 8501
Released: June 14, 2005 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
THE WOOL CAP is an edgy yet poignant drama that tells the story of Gigot, a mute building superintendent who is tortured by his past but finds new life when he befriends Lou, a bright young girl who is abandoned by her mother. Their troubled lives collide when each of them is tested to overcome their demons. However, by seeking out his estranged father (Beatty) and with the help of Ira (Rickles), an elderly tenant in Gigot's building and Gloria (O'Hara), Gigot's supportive girlfriend, Gigot and Lou are able to put their lives back together.
Description of The Wool Cap:
The well-worn, everyman face of William H. Macy anchors The Wool Cap, which carefully walks the perilous line between sentiment and sap. Gigot (Macy, Fargo), mute since a car accident damaged his throat, maintains a decaying apartment building where one of his tenants abruptly leaves--leaving behind her pre-teen daughter Lou (Keke Palmer, Akeelah and the Bee). Naturally, Gigot and Lou end up forming a make-shift family; but The Wool Cap is smart enough not to make the journey too simple or too easy. The movie takes intriguing side trips. Gigot's ambigious relationship with Gloria (the always great Catherine O'Hara, A Mighty Wind), troubles with his father (Ned Beatty, Hear My Song, Deliverance), and the trenchant rants of Ira (Don Rickles, Casino) give The Wool Cap a tart, bittersweet edge. Even the inevitable warmth between Gigot and Lou faces some hurdles to give it some richness. Based on a story by classic comedian Jackie Gleason (The Honeymooners), the screenplay for this well-produced TV movie was co-written by Macy himself. --Bret Fetzer
The Wool Cap Reviews:
Not for the Faint of Heart - But Still Worth Seeing 
2008-09-23 - (Note: This review was written by my wife, Laura...)
A spiritual domino effect is displayed in this provocative film as two unlikely souls come together to show each other what it means to love and heal. The movie immediately pulls you into the harsh reality of their world, which might be too harsh for some viewers. Drug use and despair are not uncommon in this film as it paints the picture of how disconnected the characters feel.
Everything happens for a reason and there is hope for brighter days even in the most desolate of circumstances is what you will find by this almost too realistic film. You will laugh, you will cry, but you may find that, although there is much wisdom and love in this movie, you may not enjoy being pulled through the mud to get there.
the wool cap is my new favorite Christmas movie 
2007-11-12 - and has been for the last few years. Great story, try it, you'll like it!!
The Wool Cap
2007-05-08 - A movie with rare sensitivity and compassion for an array of troubled persons. It is such a compelling drama that it is impossible not to feel intense sympathy and even love for almost all.
Great Feel Good Family Film
2007-03-23 - I first saw this movie when it originally aired on Television and have loved it since. It gives me goose bumps, chills, and tears and all for the best reasons. It is a story hope and tragedy; sacrifice and struggle; insecurity and trust. This is an excellent movie.
Superior in every way....
2006-05-25 - Everyone, at least by now, already knows that this is a remake of a previous movie, and therefore they should know the basic story. If not, then just read any of the other reviews posted here. Having said that, let's get right to my review. William H. Macy, who plays the main character of this film, is outstanding as usual. His character is a deaf-mute, and therefore never says a single word. Through his excellent performance, Mr. Macy manages to convey exactly what his character is thinking and feeling. In fact, you can almost sense exactly what he would say, if his character could speak. Mr. Macy is in excellent company, as well. There are many fine performances from the supporting actors....Don Rickles, Catherine O'Hara and Ned Beatty....to name a few. With all due respect to Mr. Macy (who I think is always good), I was most impressed with Keke Palmer's performance, as the abandoned girl who befriends William H. Macy's character. It would be so easy for a child actor to over-play this kind of role, or make it seem as though the performance was forced out of him/her. But I am here to tell you all, that this actress makes her performance seem so real and natural. And she is incredibly likeable as well. Based on this performance alone, I think Keke Palmer should have a bright future in acting. She is amazing, and deserves all the praise she receives. And despite the theme of this film, it never gets sappy, or too sweet. An interesting story, along with fine performances across the board, will make this worth your while.
