Leigh plays Kathy Williams, a councilwoman who is also the wife of a fisherman who disappears with a group of others upon witnessing the appearance of an old decrepit vessel out at sea, whilst Curtis plays Elizabeth Solley, a young hitchhiker whose vagabond journey takes a turn for the worst.

Together with local boy Nick Castle (Tom Atkins) they had out on a boat to investigate the eerie disappearance and at once horrific events begin to unfold. Let’s face it; we all want our mum when we are scared!

- Donnie Darko - Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal are brother and sister in Richard Kelly’s indie masterpiece, Donnie Darko. Jake plays Donnie, the troubled teenager who is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, while his real life sister Maggie plays Elizabeth, Donnie’s sister.

Their bond is one typical of teenage siblings as they mock one another in the presence of others, whilst sharing a secret bond that exists aside from their parents and those in any form of authority.

Elizabeth teases Donnie for his oddball ways, and Donnie responds angrily, portraying the reality of sibling rivalry and contestation. However, their relationship comes across as fun and believable making their on-screen bond credible and entertaining.

- The Royal Tenenbaums - Luke and Owen Wilson

Luke and Owen Wilson have built their careers on roles based in comedy, and have appeared together in a number of films including their joint appearance as integral characters in Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums. Whilst Luke plays Richie Tenenbaum, one of the many child prodigies produced by the family, Owen plays Richie’s long term friend Eli Cash.

The complexity of their so-called brotherly love resonates throughout the film as Eli has an affair with the woman Richie loves, making for amusing viewing while exposing aspects of the intricacy of brotherly love.

- Good Will Hunting - Ben and Casey Affleck

Ben and Casey Affleck play supporting roles to Matt Damon in his eponymous portrayal of mathematical genius Will Hunting. Ben plays Chuckie Sullivan, while Casey plays the role of Morgan O’Mally.

Both characters are friends of Will Hunting and want nothing but the best for their exceptionally talented friend.

While Ben’s part is dominant, it is the combined performances of the Affleck brothers that eventually lends a degree of legitimacy to the portrayal of the blue collar background that Will is so fond of and afraid to leave behind.  

- City Island - Andy Garcia, Dominik Garcia-Lorido

Andy Garcia plays Vince, the father of a dysfunctional family whose members all have secrets, including his real life daughter Dominik.

Dominik plays Vivian, Vince’s daughter, and has recently been suspended from college, lost her scholarship, gotten breast implants, and has become a stripper to try and pay for her next semester, all of which is unbeknown  to Vince.

He himself has a secret though: an illegitimate child who is now a 24 year old inmate at the prison where Vince works as a guard. When Vince brings him home in the guise of hired help he fails to tell the real truth about the man to his family.

The bizarre nature of the families’ behaviour is balanced out by the performances of Garcia and his daughter, Dominik as they successfully convey the secrets that exist within the close-knit world of family life.

City Island is available to own on DVD from March 28.

 

 

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