There are moments in a person's life when he/she questions the essence of many things , most of all what God means .. We can find ourselves - doesn't matter believers or not - wondering what beauty is or what evil is , what pure love is , and I doubt if we can ever , as human beings , completely digest the idea and feel the emotions in every word of those ..
However , I find that sometimes , we can get a glimpse of each of those . Philomena is great in that way . Director Stephen Frears and Judi Dench work really hard , although it seems smooth , to deliver all such strong emotions and ideas into our souls .The story itself is not that compelling , heart-moving yes , but not that compelling to read or know about , but those film-makers have totally succeeded to bring it on . You'll probably catch yourself furious , smiling , relieved , confused and deeply sad in one movie . It will also make you question a lot of basics in your life , especially if you had never given them a thought before . You'll be wondering about God , religion , the relation between " people and religion " , second chances: when to take them and when not to , friendship , individual differences , fate and most possibly: what's right and what's wrong .
Also , if you liked Nebraska / I've Loved You So Long / I Am Sam / The Reader , you'll most probably like this one too : )
However , I find that sometimes , we can get a glimpse of each of those . Philomena is great in that way . Director Stephen Frears and Judi Dench work really hard , although it seems smooth , to deliver all such strong emotions and ideas into our souls .The story itself is not that compelling , heart-moving yes , but not that compelling to read or know about , but those film-makers have totally succeeded to bring it on . You'll probably catch yourself furious , smiling , relieved , confused and deeply sad in one movie . It will also make you question a lot of basics in your life , especially if you had never given them a thought before . You'll be wondering about God , religion , the relation between " people and religion " , second chances: when to take them and when not to , friendship , individual differences , fate and most possibly: what's right and what's wrong .
Also , if you liked Nebraska / I've Loved You So Long / I Am Sam / The Reader , you'll most probably like this one too : )