Watched this in theaters yesterday, my thoughts follow. (I also watched Argo, that'll be part of my next post.)
Basic Premise: The story of the last few months of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's life, including his family life, the passage of the 13th Amendment, and the end of the Civil War.
Verdict: This is a Spielberg-directed movie starring everyone from Daniel Day-Lewis to Joseph Gordon-Levitt to to Sally Fields to Tommy Lee Jones. Is there any way this movie could not be great? Daniel Day-Lewis's acting is absolutely phenomenal, and I'll be shocked if he doesn't at least get a nomination for Best Lead Actor this year. He completely disappeared into the role, I couldn't even recognize him. Also notable is the dialogue. This is a period piece, obviously, and accents aren't enough to convey that. Also, this is the story of political backdoor dealings and personal family troubles, so this needs some very exciting and involving dialogue to carry it. This movie does that for sure; the dialogue is fast-paced to the point of almost losing me at times, so keep your ears open. The fashion and sets and directing were all wonderful, of course, as well as everything on a technical level, and the acting was tres fantastique from everyone involved. 9/10
Favorite Line: Tommy Lee Jones's character was just awesome, by the way. "The greatest measure of the 19th century passed by corruption aided and abetted by the purest man in the nation." Wonderful.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Movie of the Day (Part 1): You've Got Mail
One of the best examples of romantic comedies that most people have never seen, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. I'd seen this one before, but it was on TV a few days ago, so hey, I rewatched it, and it was great as before!
Basic Premise: Two people (Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks) are opposing book store owners and professional nemeses in the workplace, where they hate each other, but at home they carry on an anonymous online relationship, where they fall in love. Zaniness ensues.
Verdict: This is really a charming little twist on the romantic comedy genre, if you think about it, and it's certainly due in great part to the late, great Nora Ephron, the director and screenwriter of this movie. Has anyone else taken such strides to elevating the romantic comedy from a guilty pleasure to an art form? I doubt it. The characters are very personal and well-developed people, and the crackling dialogue, between emotional monologues or pleas and witty and comedic repartee, is brilliant at times. Also, the premise itself has dramatic irony built into it, such comedic potential that's used so well. Every interaction between Tom Hanks's character and Meg Ryan's character, online or oflline, is wonderfully twisted and complex while being simply hilarious. I recognize that it's a little cheesy, as romcoms are wont to be, but it might be the better for it. Romantic comedies are one of my favorite genres, and this is one of the best. Check it out, check it out. 9/10
Favorite Line: All the best dialogue moments in this movie are full conversations with layers of meaning behind them, and it's all very wonderful. As far as a single wonderful line goes, this one is wonderful. "The odd thing about this form of communication is that you're more likely to talk about nothing than something. But I just want to say that all this nothing has meant more to me than so many somethings. So, thanks."
Basic Premise: Two people (Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks) are opposing book store owners and professional nemeses in the workplace, where they hate each other, but at home they carry on an anonymous online relationship, where they fall in love. Zaniness ensues.
Verdict: This is really a charming little twist on the romantic comedy genre, if you think about it, and it's certainly due in great part to the late, great Nora Ephron, the director and screenwriter of this movie. Has anyone else taken such strides to elevating the romantic comedy from a guilty pleasure to an art form? I doubt it. The characters are very personal and well-developed people, and the crackling dialogue, between emotional monologues or pleas and witty and comedic repartee, is brilliant at times. Also, the premise itself has dramatic irony built into it, such comedic potential that's used so well. Every interaction between Tom Hanks's character and Meg Ryan's character, online or oflline, is wonderfully twisted and complex while being simply hilarious. I recognize that it's a little cheesy, as romcoms are wont to be, but it might be the better for it. Romantic comedies are one of my favorite genres, and this is one of the best. Check it out, check it out. 9/10
Favorite Line: All the best dialogue moments in this movie are full conversations with layers of meaning behind them, and it's all very wonderful. As far as a single wonderful line goes, this one is wonderful. "The odd thing about this form of communication is that you're more likely to talk about nothing than something. But I just want to say that all this nothing has meant more to me than so many somethings. So, thanks."
Play of the Day: The Laramie Project
I don't know much about theatre, so this should be a quick note with just my thoughts on the play. I went last week and saw my school's performance of the play The Laramie Project.
Basic Premise: The Laramie Project is a play about the reaction to the 1998 murder of University of Wyoming gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming.
Verdict: I thought this was quite an interesting play. Obviously, it brings to attention the issue of anti-homosexual discrimination, which I strongly believe should be ended immediately. It does a really good job of showing that the goal isn't even necessarily that everyone should be completely okay with homosexual relationships and such, it's more... Live and let live. Some really cool techniques that I hadn't seen in a play before, such as multiple reporters talking at the same time or one person singing while the narrator speaks. I also thought the format of interviews of the townspeople was really inventive. Some scenes were also really moving, certainly. Certainly worth watching if you can see a performance, and I hear it's a movie too, so you might check that out. I'd say this was an... 8.35/10. (Yay for arbitrary and oddly specific scores!)
Basic Premise: The Laramie Project is a play about the reaction to the 1998 murder of University of Wyoming gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming.
Verdict: I thought this was quite an interesting play. Obviously, it brings to attention the issue of anti-homosexual discrimination, which I strongly believe should be ended immediately. It does a really good job of showing that the goal isn't even necessarily that everyone should be completely okay with homosexual relationships and such, it's more... Live and let live. Some really cool techniques that I hadn't seen in a play before, such as multiple reporters talking at the same time or one person singing while the narrator speaks. I also thought the format of interviews of the townspeople was really inventive. Some scenes were also really moving, certainly. Certainly worth watching if you can see a performance, and I hear it's a movie too, so you might check that out. I'd say this was an... 8.35/10. (Yay for arbitrary and oddly specific scores!)
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Movie of the Day: Ratatouille
I've seen this one before, of course, but this, my friend's favorite Pixar movie, was on TV yesterday, so I had to record it and sit down and watch it. (My favorite is probably Finding Nemo, for the record, with The Incredibles being a close second.)
The Basic Premise: A rat in Paris wants to be a chef and finds a human to help him out, and chaos ensues.
The Verdict: Do I even need to say how great this movie is? The action/chase sequences are some of the most exciting ever, especially considering that they're animated. The emotions and characters and themes are all beautiful, of course. (The scene of Anton eating Ratatouille comes to mind. <3 ) Also, the animation is visually astonishing (like wide shots of Paris at night are gorgeous to an absurd degree, and ethereal Gusteau is impressive). Also, can we take a minute to acknowledge the soundtrack and score, please? What BEAUTIFUL music. Listen to this.
The Basic Premise: A rat in Paris wants to be a chef and finds a human to help him out, and chaos ensues.
The Verdict: Do I even need to say how great this movie is? The action/chase sequences are some of the most exciting ever, especially considering that they're animated. The emotions and characters and themes are all beautiful, of course. (The scene of Anton eating Ratatouille comes to mind. <3 ) Also, the animation is visually astonishing (like wide shots of Paris at night are gorgeous to an absurd degree, and ethereal Gusteau is impressive). Also, can we take a minute to acknowledge the soundtrack and score, please? What BEAUTIFUL music. Listen to this.
How beautiful is this music? And how fitting to the atmosphere of the movie? And I love that the melody is incorporated into the score itself in key scenes of the movie.
All in all, this is an absolutely wonderful movie, a truly immersive experience. Pixar delivers a movie enjoyable by all once again. 9.7/10
Favorite Line: "Anyone can cook!"
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
College Hopes and Plans
I think I suggested a long while back that I would post about my college plans at some point, so I figure now's as good a time as any.
First choice school, to which I've applied Early Decision, is Rice University. Oh, that campus! That atmosphere! Those academics! Everything is so perfect there.
Second choice school, to which I will probably be accepted, is University of Texas at Austin. If this is where I end up going, I won't be too disappointed at all. It's a great school, great city, and I have friends there, so that'll be fine.
The only other school to which I am applying is the University of Houston (the main campus). Good school as well, and rapidly improving, but this is my safety school, so obviously not my first choice.
I'd like to study Physics, is the plan, and I would also really like to take some film courses, depending especially on the school I end up going to.
*Crosses fingers* Wish me luck!
First choice school, to which I've applied Early Decision, is Rice University. Oh, that campus! That atmosphere! Those academics! Everything is so perfect there.
Second choice school, to which I will probably be accepted, is University of Texas at Austin. If this is where I end up going, I won't be too disappointed at all. It's a great school, great city, and I have friends there, so that'll be fine.
The only other school to which I am applying is the University of Houston (the main campus). Good school as well, and rapidly improving, but this is my safety school, so obviously not my first choice.
I'd like to study Physics, is the plan, and I would also really like to take some film courses, depending especially on the school I end up going to.
*Crosses fingers* Wish me luck!
Movie of the Day: Being John Malkovich
After Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, which I loved, I was really looking forward to whichever Charlie Kaufman-penned movie I would watch next. My two options were Being John Malkovich and Adaptation. This one seemed more interesting and was the one I knew less about, so I decided on this.
The Basic Premise: Puppeteer Craig Schwartz finds a portal which takes you literally into actor John Malkovich's body and mind. Chaos ensues. (Now, don't let this mislead you. There's a good half an hour of movie before Craig ever finds the portal. This is a very character-and-conflict-driven movie. Very hard to explain all of the crazy things that go on in this movie.)
The Verdict: This is possibly the oddest film I've ever seen. Like, the craziness of premise, of gags and jokes, even of third-act plot devices, is off the charts. This is a fantasy/sci-fi dramedy (emphasis on the comedy) at its core, and it does all of these things well. It is absolutely laugh out loud funny at some points, emotionally compelling at others, sometimes just on the verge of both with dark situational humor. It's really a bizarre movie.
Now, it's also hailed as one of the greatest screenplays ever written, and I think I'd have to disagree, given the insertion of several third act plot points to resolve the story how it should be and a lot of on-the-nose dialogue. On the other hand, the shoehorning of plot points almost adds to the weirdness of the movie, which may be the end goal. Also, I tried explaining the basic plot of this movie to a friend today, and it would probably take me longer than the length of the movie to sort out all of the insane character relationships and stuff in a retelling, so maybe it was more concise than I thought.
Regardless, it's a movie that's almost too weird to judge. As far as enjoyability and achieving the writer's and director's vision goes, I'm gonna give this an 8.8/10.
Favorite Line: "You don't know how lucky you are being a monkey. Because consciousness is a terrible curse. I think. I feel. I suffer. And all I ask in return is the opportunity to do my work. And they won't allow it... because I raise issues." Sittin' at home alone, talking to his pet monkey about how his whole life is a paradoxical failure... Pretty effectively shows that Craig's both pathetic and discontented with his life.
The Basic Premise: Puppeteer Craig Schwartz finds a portal which takes you literally into actor John Malkovich's body and mind. Chaos ensues. (Now, don't let this mislead you. There's a good half an hour of movie before Craig ever finds the portal. This is a very character-and-conflict-driven movie. Very hard to explain all of the crazy things that go on in this movie.)
The Verdict: This is possibly the oddest film I've ever seen. Like, the craziness of premise, of gags and jokes, even of third-act plot devices, is off the charts. This is a fantasy/sci-fi dramedy (emphasis on the comedy) at its core, and it does all of these things well. It is absolutely laugh out loud funny at some points, emotionally compelling at others, sometimes just on the verge of both with dark situational humor. It's really a bizarre movie.
Now, it's also hailed as one of the greatest screenplays ever written, and I think I'd have to disagree, given the insertion of several third act plot points to resolve the story how it should be and a lot of on-the-nose dialogue. On the other hand, the shoehorning of plot points almost adds to the weirdness of the movie, which may be the end goal. Also, I tried explaining the basic plot of this movie to a friend today, and it would probably take me longer than the length of the movie to sort out all of the insane character relationships and stuff in a retelling, so maybe it was more concise than I thought.
Regardless, it's a movie that's almost too weird to judge. As far as enjoyability and achieving the writer's and director's vision goes, I'm gonna give this an 8.8/10.
Favorite Line: "You don't know how lucky you are being a monkey. Because consciousness is a terrible curse. I think. I feel. I suffer. And all I ask in return is the opportunity to do my work. And they won't allow it... because I raise issues." Sittin' at home alone, talking to his pet monkey about how his whole life is a paradoxical failure... Pretty effectively shows that Craig's both pathetic and discontented with his life.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Movies of the Day: (Quickie Time!) The Brothers Bloom, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Moulin Rouge!, Amelie, and City Lights, Catch Me If You Can, To Kill A Mockingbird
I've seen a lot of movies over the past few weeks, as you can tell, and I've just been so behind on these reviews. I almost wanted to just skip them, but there were so many amazing ones, I couldn't bring myself to just skip them. So, in the hopes of getting back on track, I'm gonna review them, but try to keep them a tad shorter.
The Brothers Bloom
And with this, possibly (and probably) the greatest conman movie I've ever seen, Rian Johnson (otherwise known for Brick and, another movie on my top movies list, Looper) enters my list of favorite writer-directors. That's the same list that Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino are on, so that's saying something. This movie is amazing and, as a friend put it, is truly art. 10/10
Favorite Line: "The perfect con is one where everyone involved gets just what they wanted." A great example of a fantastic line in and of itself that takes on new meanings and nuances after you watch the film.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Believe it or not, though this movie is 12th on the IMDB top 250 movies of all time, I'm not a huge fan. It's quite good, and I can certainly understand why it's held in such high regard, but it's not quite my cup of tea. I found that the plot was a little slow at times and Nurse Ratched wasn't nearly as evil as I was led to believe. I'm sure a lot of my reaction was because of the high expectations I had going into it, though. The film makes an extremely interesting statement about freedom and society and is an interesting character study that, for once, doesn't try to elevate clinical insanity to some quality that just makes someone "special" and "see things differently". Some great lines and scenes in this one, too, and a strong ending. It's certainly a movie I can appreciate intellectually, just not particularly enjoy. Let's say... 7.5/10 for me.
Favorite Line: "But I tried, didn't I? Goddamnit, at least I did that." Verging on cliched, but the scene that comes before it, filled with reversals of expectations, justifies it, and it's a really skillful statement of one of the themes of the movie, something to tie the rest together.
Moulin Rouge!
This one verges on a guilty pleasure, but this movie embraces everything it is, which is something like the dark underbelly of a campy circus musical mixed with a Greek tragedy with a bittersweet ending, which makes it perfectly all right to love this, which I do. From the opening credits with the animated conductor, the very get-go, I knew I was in for something special, and when it hit the "Zidler's Rap (Medley)", which is a mash-up of "Zidler's Rap", "Lady Marmalade", and "Smells Like Teen Spirit", I couldn't keep the smile off my face. This movie had the effect that a favorite of mine, "(500) Days of Summer", had on me, which was to depress me and restore my faith in love all at once. The cinematography and direction were surprising to an absurd degree, to the point that I almost trust Baz Luhrmann to do my favorite novel, The Great Gatsby, justice next year (despite it containing two of my least favorite actors, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire). The acting was also great. (A female friend couldn't stop exclaiming, "OH EWAN.") Obviously, I can recognize that the writing is often clumsy and on-the-nose with the wide and overarching themes beating the audience over the head often, but that almost elevates it to another level of storybook magic, like a fairytale. 9/10
Favorite Line: As far as favorite original line goes, since this movie uses many song lyrics as dialogue to great effect, I'd have to go with:
[To the Duke] "This woman is yours now. I've paid my whore."
[To Satine] "I owe you nothing. And you are nothing to me. Thank you for curing me of my ridiculous obsession with love."
The most emotionally compelling and heartbreaking line of the movie by far.
Amelie
This movie is like... a modern fairy tale. Such an original film, unlike anything I've ever seen before. Right down to the care taken in the color scheming and such, you can tell that this movie really was the product of many people's love. Also, one of the most inventive uses of voice-over I've ever seen. It makes for perfect introductions to characters and really makes sure the story doesn't slow down. A really powerful movie that takes someone who believes that if you never take any risks, you can never be disappointed, and shows that that's no way to live. It's charming and quirky and immerses you in its world; it's a romance, an adventure, a comedy, a drama, and much more. Easily in my top 100 films ever. 10/10
Favorite Line: Oh, such a toughie. When in doubt, go with the first lines, which are wonderful.
"On September 3rd 1973, at 6:28pm and 32 seconds, a bluebottle fly capable of 14,670 wing beats a minute landed on Rue St Vincent, Montmartre. At the same moment, on a restaurant terrace nearby, the wind magically made two glasses dance unseen on a tablecloth. Meanwhile, in a 5th-floor flat, 28 Avenue Trudaine, Paris 9, returning from his best friend's funeral, Eugène Colère erased his name from his address book. At the same moment, a sperm with one X chromosome, belonging to Raphaël Poulain, made a dash for an egg in his wife Amandine. Nine months later, Amélie Poulain was born."
City Lights
I'm not a fan of slapstick comedy usually because it's generally just cheap laughs, but Charlie Chaplin has always been the exception to the rule. His writing is always on point. This movie is an absolutely wonderful romance/drama/comedy. Buyer beware, it's a silent film, so it's not for everyone, but it's one of the sweetest love stories I've seen in a long time, and has some incredibly moving and compelling scenes. Not much more to say here, except that if that sort of thing appeals to you (and maybe even if it doesn't), this movie is for you. 8.8/10
Favorite Line: The final line is so moving. "Yes, I can see now."
Catch Me If You Can
Spielberg-directed, John Williams-scored, Leonardo Dicaprio (who for almost the first time acted amazingly), Tom Hanks, and Christopher Walken? Need I say more? It seems that con man stories are instantly interesting to me, and this one is no exception. Such great character development, such great acting and writing, SUCH a great score. If you only watch three movies on this quickies list, they should be The Brothers Bloom, Amelie, and Catch Me If You Can. 10/10
Favorite Line: "Frank, look. Nobody's chasing you." A turning point if ever I've heard one. A verbal revelation.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Adapted from Harper Lee's novel of the same name (which I read in middle school, years ago), this is a powerful movie with a lot to say about equality, justice, courage, and the other important things in life. One of the better adaptations I've seen, but I think this book was made to be a book. The movie can come across a tad episodic and plotless. A lot of my favorite lines were left out, as well, which disappointed me. In particular, my favorite line from the novel was, “Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what,” or something to that effect. Still, some scenes are very powerful to see, and it really brings into focus that these were kids who had to deal with these issues. I'll give this movie... an 8.25/10.
Favorite Line: "There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible." Atticus Finch was voted in many places the greatest hero in film history. It's lines like these that make me wont to agree. What a man.
The Brothers Bloom
And with this, possibly (and probably) the greatest conman movie I've ever seen, Rian Johnson (otherwise known for Brick and, another movie on my top movies list, Looper) enters my list of favorite writer-directors. That's the same list that Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino are on, so that's saying something. This movie is amazing and, as a friend put it, is truly art. 10/10
Favorite Line: "The perfect con is one where everyone involved gets just what they wanted." A great example of a fantastic line in and of itself that takes on new meanings and nuances after you watch the film.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Believe it or not, though this movie is 12th on the IMDB top 250 movies of all time, I'm not a huge fan. It's quite good, and I can certainly understand why it's held in such high regard, but it's not quite my cup of tea. I found that the plot was a little slow at times and Nurse Ratched wasn't nearly as evil as I was led to believe. I'm sure a lot of my reaction was because of the high expectations I had going into it, though. The film makes an extremely interesting statement about freedom and society and is an interesting character study that, for once, doesn't try to elevate clinical insanity to some quality that just makes someone "special" and "see things differently". Some great lines and scenes in this one, too, and a strong ending. It's certainly a movie I can appreciate intellectually, just not particularly enjoy. Let's say... 7.5/10 for me.
Favorite Line: "But I tried, didn't I? Goddamnit, at least I did that." Verging on cliched, but the scene that comes before it, filled with reversals of expectations, justifies it, and it's a really skillful statement of one of the themes of the movie, something to tie the rest together.
Moulin Rouge!
This one verges on a guilty pleasure, but this movie embraces everything it is, which is something like the dark underbelly of a campy circus musical mixed with a Greek tragedy with a bittersweet ending, which makes it perfectly all right to love this, which I do. From the opening credits with the animated conductor, the very get-go, I knew I was in for something special, and when it hit the "Zidler's Rap (Medley)", which is a mash-up of "Zidler's Rap", "Lady Marmalade", and "Smells Like Teen Spirit", I couldn't keep the smile off my face. This movie had the effect that a favorite of mine, "(500) Days of Summer", had on me, which was to depress me and restore my faith in love all at once. The cinematography and direction were surprising to an absurd degree, to the point that I almost trust Baz Luhrmann to do my favorite novel, The Great Gatsby, justice next year (despite it containing two of my least favorite actors, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire). The acting was also great. (A female friend couldn't stop exclaiming, "OH EWAN.") Obviously, I can recognize that the writing is often clumsy and on-the-nose with the wide and overarching themes beating the audience over the head often, but that almost elevates it to another level of storybook magic, like a fairytale. 9/10
Favorite Line: As far as favorite original line goes, since this movie uses many song lyrics as dialogue to great effect, I'd have to go with:
[To the Duke] "This woman is yours now. I've paid my whore."
[To Satine] "I owe you nothing. And you are nothing to me. Thank you for curing me of my ridiculous obsession with love."
The most emotionally compelling and heartbreaking line of the movie by far.
Amelie
This movie is like... a modern fairy tale. Such an original film, unlike anything I've ever seen before. Right down to the care taken in the color scheming and such, you can tell that this movie really was the product of many people's love. Also, one of the most inventive uses of voice-over I've ever seen. It makes for perfect introductions to characters and really makes sure the story doesn't slow down. A really powerful movie that takes someone who believes that if you never take any risks, you can never be disappointed, and shows that that's no way to live. It's charming and quirky and immerses you in its world; it's a romance, an adventure, a comedy, a drama, and much more. Easily in my top 100 films ever. 10/10
Favorite Line: Oh, such a toughie. When in doubt, go with the first lines, which are wonderful.
"On September 3rd 1973, at 6:28pm and 32 seconds, a bluebottle fly capable of 14,670 wing beats a minute landed on Rue St Vincent, Montmartre. At the same moment, on a restaurant terrace nearby, the wind magically made two glasses dance unseen on a tablecloth. Meanwhile, in a 5th-floor flat, 28 Avenue Trudaine, Paris 9, returning from his best friend's funeral, Eugène Colère erased his name from his address book. At the same moment, a sperm with one X chromosome, belonging to Raphaël Poulain, made a dash for an egg in his wife Amandine. Nine months later, Amélie Poulain was born."
City Lights
I'm not a fan of slapstick comedy usually because it's generally just cheap laughs, but Charlie Chaplin has always been the exception to the rule. His writing is always on point. This movie is an absolutely wonderful romance/drama/comedy. Buyer beware, it's a silent film, so it's not for everyone, but it's one of the sweetest love stories I've seen in a long time, and has some incredibly moving and compelling scenes. Not much more to say here, except that if that sort of thing appeals to you (and maybe even if it doesn't), this movie is for you. 8.8/10
Favorite Line: The final line is so moving. "Yes, I can see now."
Catch Me If You Can
Spielberg-directed, John Williams-scored, Leonardo Dicaprio (who for almost the first time acted amazingly), Tom Hanks, and Christopher Walken? Need I say more? It seems that con man stories are instantly interesting to me, and this one is no exception. Such great character development, such great acting and writing, SUCH a great score. If you only watch three movies on this quickies list, they should be The Brothers Bloom, Amelie, and Catch Me If You Can. 10/10
Favorite Line: "Frank, look. Nobody's chasing you." A turning point if ever I've heard one. A verbal revelation.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Adapted from Harper Lee's novel of the same name (which I read in middle school, years ago), this is a powerful movie with a lot to say about equality, justice, courage, and the other important things in life. One of the better adaptations I've seen, but I think this book was made to be a book. The movie can come across a tad episodic and plotless. A lot of my favorite lines were left out, as well, which disappointed me. In particular, my favorite line from the novel was, “Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what,” or something to that effect. Still, some scenes are very powerful to see, and it really brings into focus that these were kids who had to deal with these issues. I'll give this movie... an 8.25/10.
Favorite Line: "There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible." Atticus Finch was voted in many places the greatest hero in film history. It's lines like these that make me wont to agree. What a man.
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