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Bloodline (2008)
One Giant Step Forward
For me, the most important message of this film is that we are moving forward as a species. We are becoming willing in greater numbers to question what has been fed to us down through the ages. Regardless of whether a "bloodline" really exists -- or if Jesus was, in fact, married -- didn't matter as much to me as the sense of hope I felt. The film left me with a very positive feeling for our collective future because the theater was PACKED with enthusiastic people, and important questions were being asked. The film is really very exciting and moving. Who doesn't LOVE a good treasure hunt? Fascinating and original. I recommend it highly.
Row Hard No Excuses (2007)
The human Spirit is a deep ocean of mysteries
You can't row across the Atlantic in 40+ days without learning a little something about yourself. And you can't watch this movie without making endless observations on human relationships and the often-times indomitable human spirit -- and thereby learning at least a little something about yourself.
I loved this movie. It left me with the absolute certainty that attitude is at least a good 80% of tackling any challenge.
You may not be able to identify with the rare few who can take on the challenge of a cross-Atlantic row, but you will identify with these relationships and the impact of making any big commitment.
There Will Be Blood (2007)
Mesmerizing and haunting...
Mesmerizing...haunting...brilliant! The disturbing dissonance of the score is nothing short of masterful. Not enough can be said about Daniel Day Lewis' performance. I've never seen an actor carry off the "ruthless, win-at-all-costs" type of character as flawlessly as Lewis has in his portrayal of Daniel Plainview. To be able to keep me wondering "
is there anything redeeming about this character? Yes
there it is! Oh, no
there isn't
oh, yes, there is!" And then, "OH NO!" again. In fact, each and every actor succeeded in drawing me in to their gritty, desperate world. I was particularly impressed with the performance of the Realtor in Little Boston. His every movement was timed with precision and authenticity. Back to the music which somewhat defies description, as it is both extremely unsettling and grotesquely beautiful. I was in awe of the score the whole way through.
I love it when a movie has me feeling the characters all around me for days later. No lie, I actually feel like I've been to Little Boston myself, in all of its gritty desperation.