The book is one of my very favorites. I got married for the first time at 43 and read this shortly after. The book is amazingly touching and thoughtful. Though it has been a long while since I read it, I wasn't sure I was ready to watch it on the big screen - still haven't seen the Swedish version.
I felt this movie was so quiet but powerful in its message about how precious life is. Insignificant moments that add up to what could and should be miraculous and profound and beautiful. If you take this movie as it is without any preconceived notions, you will see the beauty of connecting to your community and understanding humanity is equal to real friendship.
For those giving this movie low ratings because gasp!! There are Hispanic Black and a single trans person in this movie are showing their personal emotionally stunted growth bc it is merely a reflection of today's topics, not the ones reflective of Swedish culture 10+ years ago when the original story was written. And NONE of it is even the point of the movie. So if you're not afraid to feel empathy for others regardless of how any person should look or feel or speak, then o think you will get something beautiful from watching this film. If on the other hand you believe that no one who doesn't dress, think, look, worship, speak, feel, behave as stunted as you think they should, then maybe you will be outraged by the (dare I say? GASP!) diverse cast and roles. Though again, it is not the point of the movie. But maybe you might see that being stuck, obtuse, set in your ways might be keeping you from enjoying a more enriched life. And I pray everyone watches this with an open heart. Bc the gift is in the message. Life is short.
It's really a beautiful film and I love that's it's filmed and set in Pittsburgh.
I loved it.
I felt this movie was so quiet but powerful in its message about how precious life is. Insignificant moments that add up to what could and should be miraculous and profound and beautiful. If you take this movie as it is without any preconceived notions, you will see the beauty of connecting to your community and understanding humanity is equal to real friendship.
For those giving this movie low ratings because gasp!! There are Hispanic Black and a single trans person in this movie are showing their personal emotionally stunted growth bc it is merely a reflection of today's topics, not the ones reflective of Swedish culture 10+ years ago when the original story was written. And NONE of it is even the point of the movie. So if you're not afraid to feel empathy for others regardless of how any person should look or feel or speak, then o think you will get something beautiful from watching this film. If on the other hand you believe that no one who doesn't dress, think, look, worship, speak, feel, behave as stunted as you think they should, then maybe you will be outraged by the (dare I say? GASP!) diverse cast and roles. Though again, it is not the point of the movie. But maybe you might see that being stuck, obtuse, set in your ways might be keeping you from enjoying a more enriched life. And I pray everyone watches this with an open heart. Bc the gift is in the message. Life is short.
It's really a beautiful film and I love that's it's filmed and set in Pittsburgh.
I loved it.