I heard much about this movie when it was released in 2007, but unfortunately I did not make it to see the film while it was still in theaters. Now that it is out on DVD, a friend recently loaned me his copy. As is not surprising from all of the acclaim this film has received, it is well worth viewing.
Here is the synopsis, from the Bella website:
"An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multi-million dollar contract when a series of events unfold that bring his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down . . . until a simple gesture of kindness brings them both together, turning an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience."
This film presents a strong pro-life message, and shows the unique blessing that results from choosing not to abort.
Besides the pro-life theme that should resonate in all of our hearts, there were three other particular parts of the film that I appreciated.
First, in the opening sequence, the narrator's voice gives the following maxim: "My mother used to say that if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans."
Second, there is a scene where the two main characters are walking down a busy NY street, and they come across a homeless man. The man offers the couple a piece of origami art, to which one of the two main characters responds by explaining that she forgot her wallet. The blind man asks her to take the origami anyways, and in lieu of a monetary gift, asks her to describe what the sky looked like on that particular day.
Third, I appreciated that the authors of the script did not transform the two main characters' relationship from a budding friendship into a romantic relationship.
I recommend that you either go rent or buy this film. It has received much fanfare, and for good reason.
Soli Deo Gloria
Here is the synopsis, from the Bella website:
"An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multi-million dollar contract when a series of events unfold that bring his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down . . . until a simple gesture of kindness brings them both together, turning an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience."
This film presents a strong pro-life message, and shows the unique blessing that results from choosing not to abort.
Besides the pro-life theme that should resonate in all of our hearts, there were three other particular parts of the film that I appreciated.
First, in the opening sequence, the narrator's voice gives the following maxim: "My mother used to say that if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans."
Second, there is a scene where the two main characters are walking down a busy NY street, and they come across a homeless man. The man offers the couple a piece of origami art, to which one of the two main characters responds by explaining that she forgot her wallet. The blind man asks her to take the origami anyways, and in lieu of a monetary gift, asks her to describe what the sky looked like on that particular day.
Third, I appreciated that the authors of the script did not transform the two main characters' relationship from a budding friendship into a romantic relationship.
I recommend that you either go rent or buy this film. It has received much fanfare, and for good reason.
Soli Deo Gloria
2 comments:
I loved this movie! I found the ending to be rather sad, not because it doesn't show a truthful story, but b/c the mother misses so much. I hate to say more and ruin the ending for someone who hasn't watched it.
I might also add that one of the main characters is able to overcome depression by focusing on the need of someone else, but at the same time the character doesn't just "get over" the event that caused the depression. Rather the character learns that this event uniquely qualifies this person to relate to others who are hurting.
And as a last point this is a beautiful film! The cinematography and the point of view from which the story is told is quite artistically handled. Have you seen the interviews on the DVD of the actors and director? Wow! I have a lot of respect for those people and hope to support anything else they decide to do.
I love, love, love this movie :D I thought its title was SO apt. Everything about this movie was beautiful--the music, the story, the cinematography, the poignant moments, ah! I could go on and on.
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