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WHY DID I WATCH THIS WHOLE MOVIE?
I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THESE OTHER PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT IN THEIR REVIEWS, MAYBE THEY ALL TOOK THE SAME PILL AND WATCHED IT TOGETHER...WHO KNOWS. LET ME PAINT THE PICTURE FOR YOU. IMAGINE A BEAUTIFUL VIBRANT FLOWER DESPERETLY PUSHING ITS WAY THROUGH A STEAMING PILE OF DOGGY DOOKIE, AND THERE YOU HAVE IT. THE MOVIE HAS ITS MOMENTS AND MAY EVEN KEEP YOUR INTEREST FOR A WHILE, WITH THAT IN MIND THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IS TURN OFF THE MOVIE ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES PRIOR TO THE END CREDITS AND COME UP WITH YOUR OWN ENDING. DON'T GET ME WRONG I LOVE THE "ARTSY" MOVIES AS MUCH AS THE NEXT GUY, BUT COME ON.
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Haunting and Orignal, An Overlook Gem of a Film
From the very first images of the bright, pastel flowers, accomponied by the haunting music in the background, the shots of a school, a statue, birds flying, from those first moments of the movie you are completley entranced and swept into a story about the choices we make and the effects it has on us.
The Life Before Her Eyes tells the story of young Diana, a reckless, wild teenager who seems to not have a care in the world and her best friend Maureen, a timid, religious girl who instantly bonds with the wild child one day at school and they became strong friends. Then one day, while in the bathroom at school, a student comes with a loaded gun and begans to shoot down students before making his way into the bathroom and holds the gun to them saying "which one of you is going to die?". Fast forward and Diana is now a mother and wife, who finds her life beginning to steadily break down on the fiftenth aniversary of the shooting, where her actions in the past come back to haunt her.
The film, like Atonement, makes use of the surreal imagery, the director bathing everything in soft sunlight, giving it an almost dream like quality to it all, letting ordinary things like water, food, buildings, flags, everything just come alive, making every detail almost as important as the characters. Uma Thurman and Evan Rachel Wood are both superb in the roles of Diana and Eva Amurri is another standout as the best friend.
The pacing of the film goes by at a brisk but not rush paced, giving just enough time for every character to grow and develop, which all leads up to such an ending that it demands an instant reveiwing of the film, where you begin to notice even more things you might have missed in the first and finding out the little hints that may indicate to what may happen.
By far one of the most overlooked films of 2007, this is a true art of a film that will leave you breathless by the very end.
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They're not Flash Backs; They are Flash Forwards
For those who have not seen this movie, be parepared for a plot twist. That warning is needed because many of those who have written about this movie see a woman in the contemporary world dealing with surivor guilt. Before you hold too tightly to that proposition, consider the title of the movie.
My advice is this: focus on the bathroom scene dialog that takes place in bits and pieces throughout the film, horrifying as it might be. The killer sets the rules -- one of the two girls will die. Pay attention to the one who volunteers first and look at her motives. Watch the affect of that decision on the other girl (our heroine) and watch her work through the possible outcomes. Who will have the better life if allowed to live? Then understand her plea to the gunman.
I enjoy a movie with plot twists, which is why I give Sixth Sense high marks. The plot twist there is thrilling and easy to figure out. But the plot twist here is just as thrilling -- I'd just hate to see anybody miss it, as so many have.
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great movie!
i love movies that get better the more you watch them and this is one of them. my high hopes for this were not let down at all. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
as other reviewers said, i recommend going into this knowing as little as possible... and do not listen to anyone that says this movie is boring. i know it's not going to be everyones type of movie but it is very rewarding once you understand it.
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Thrilling, Gripping Drama
One of the most thought-provoking dramatic thrillers I've seen in a long time. The acting by the entire cast was stellar, with Thurman, Wood and Amurri giving powerful performances. This is a movie that will keep you guessing and engaged until the final credits roll. You'll find "gems" in it upon repeated viewings too.
While other reviewers mention details of the film, I think that more enjoyment can be derived from knowing little or nothing about the story before watching the movie. ONLY after viewing it, I highly recommend the BEHIND THE SCENES feature, which is nearly 55 minutes long and goes into enjoyable details of the production, characters, story, and cast. That feature clearly WARNS viewers that it is a SPOILER feature and should be watched after seeing the movie. My hat is off to whoever put that warning there. I think it's especially warranted for this film.
