The Story of Luke

Be kind. Don't give up no matter how baffling the life or other people. Keep trying.

The character (Luke not Lucas) was pretty believable. The nut that he works for in the office at his trainee job is comical. The aunt is at first quite rude that the autistic boy is going to live with them, but she softens as he teaches her to cook. It's a great story about family, extended family, and accepting others' differences and even embracing them. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wish we knew if his mom could accept him as her son at some point. He was pretty philosophical about her lack of compassion for him. She called him beautiful, but of course that was not what she really felt about him, or she would tell her current husband and son about her first child. Poor Luke.Cary Elwes plays the dad/ uncle, but I didn't recognize him at first, until my husband said, "As you wish.". He is not listed in the credits. He was pretty amazing in Princess Bride, but I think that is his only truly famous movie.

I adored this movie. As a musician who has taught autistic children, I've seen firsthand that the simplified label "autistic" doesn't come anywhere close to describing a condition that manifests itself in numerous ways. The kids I've worked with run the gamut in terms of their comfort level with social interaction. So first and foremost, I think it's important to establish that this movie seeks (in large part) to influence our emotions, uplift and entertain. It's not meant to be a primer on the experience of "every" autistic individual, because there's simply no such thing. As a result, it tries very hard to avoid crossing a certain line. But the two characters who represent different places on the spectrum -- the always-amazing Lou Taylor Pucci and the funny, irreverent Seth Green -- could actually stand in for any one of us, and I suspect that's partially the point. We may not be able to identify with their precise situations, but we can absolutely empathize with what it's like to feel lonely, uncertain, rejected, determined, stuck, redeemed. This movie shows us a main character who is, in so many ways, a much nobler version of ourselves because he lacks the artifice to present anything other than his genuine humanity to the world. Pucci's performance is (as always) fascinating -- I especially love the way he chose to channel numerous elements of the deceased grandmother character. And why not? She's the one who raised him, so that's everything his character knows. Quietly insightful, sweet, funny, poignant -- a hugely uplifting film.

This terrifically funny and touching movie was shot in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, a border town about 20km south of where I live. I went to see it out of curiosity because my daughter just happened to see Seth Green at the Mall during filming and we both wondered what movie was being shot there in our small city in the north. Once we heard that The Story of Luke would be included in our town's Film Festival last year, my daughter and I attending the screening. I thought the film was absolutely first rate in story, acting, characters and the whole shebang. The director, Alonso Mayo answered some questions the audience had after the film was shown and told his own story of how the idea came to him after observing his mother working with autistic kids and being around them. I wasn't expecting it to be as funny as it was! Lou Taylor-Pucci is fantastic as Luke but the character that Seth Green plays and his interaction with Luke is what makes this film hilarious in many parts! I highly recommend this film! It may not appeal to those folks who go to films for strictly mindless entertainment and/or fabulous special effects but for fans of humour and sensitivity in a film, the human touch is there and so believable and very real.

This movie made me sad and happy all at the same time.I thought it was interesting that when you are first introduced to the character of Luke he makes you uncomfortable, and you're not sure what to make of him. As you get to know him, you fall in love with him. I think this is true for real life, and many people are standoffish when it comes to mentally challenged people until they open their hearts to them. I thought what Zach said in his office to Luke was heartbreakingly realistic, and it makes you wonder what it must be like to be dealt those cards. Still, Luke seems endlessly optimistic and it is inspiring. This movie was very well written, and the character development was very good. The plot itself is slow at times, but it was funny in all of the right places and I never stopped being entertained by the actors. This movie, for me, is up there with others of the genre, like "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," and "Benny and Joon." Very heart felt and sincere. I would recommend.

The story is good, the supporting actors did well, and I think they treated him exactly the way that someone like him would actually be treated. My son with autism is coming to an age where his quirks are less cute and more bothersome to those he comes into contact with, and he has been treated similarly, I fear what he would have to endure if I were no longer there to support him. I actually enjoyed seeing Luke's journey. However, the actors voice was insufferable. He sounded more like an angsty gay man than he did Autistic, I like the other reviewers choice of Crispin Glover impersonation, I totally hear it! Perhaps that's just his voice, I'm unfamiliar with the actor, but it really made it hard to listen to. Even Seth Green did a better job in my opinion.

This flick is about an autistic person. Apparently the person or persons that categorize movies on Amazon do not know the difference between gay and non gay movies as they do this often. Regardless, this movie was very, very enchanting. It checked all the boxes and made me feel happy at its conclusion which is not a pre-requisite of a good movie but it did so nevertheless. Well worth your time. I recommend it highly.

Loved this movie. Comical and serious all in one. The lead character is so lovable. Have watched it 4 times now . Is a movie I can watch again and again. good purchase.

I was one of the Electrics on this film and the cast was a great group of people. Lukes character shows us what it is really like having an autistic family member. The day to day dealing with this himself and wanting to be more normal and have a job and live on his own. I really enjoyed this film and recommend everyone to see it.