Angela
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Movie Reviews of Angela
Movie Review: through the looking glass
Summary: 5 Stars
so i ran across this film by accident, or by fate, but all i can say is wow. it shows the other side of children, the side we all fall in love with without truly understanding. the devotion and love these girls possess results in fear and exhaustion due to their circumstances, and yet it still remains so selfless, so perfect. the film is beautiful to look at. it has a very 'dancer in the dark' rhythm that captures an almost raw and living beat. and the girls are captivating, with personalities that outshine the sun.Movie Review: Plays out like an urban fantasy.
Summary: 4 Stars
I watched this film a few years ago and have never forgotten it. In it, we have two pre-teen sisters who are trying to deal with the mental state of their mother, which is getting worse and worse with each passing day. Their father is an endearing man, although a bit permissive, and does his best to hold the rocky family together.
The film takes a strange turn into what many conclude is our protagonist's (a girl named Angela) own slide into mental illness. I'm not sure that's the case, as I find reason to believe some aspects of her visions might have very well been true, but the point is that she's a tormented soul and finds escapism through a vivid imagination and a self-made quest that frees her mind from what's currently happening. This is a quest for purification from the evil of the world, one that she brings her sister along for the ride, and one that finds a handsome, peaceful Lucifer as their largest obstacle. He simply states to her on numerous times, "I want you, Angela" in a very gentle, yet thouroughly dark way.
Eventually, Angela's quest, with her young sister at her side, takes her across the back roads of her town. Her firm belief in her journey makes her the near victim of a crime as well as the viewer of some very bizarre happenings. In the end, Angela decides to face her fears directly.
The end of this film will leave you in awe.
Movie Review: Very artistic
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie, I think, is well done. If you like the artistic form of the young female body, you will love this movie. The scenes of the little girls were done very tastefully. I have always enjoyed viewing the female body in its purest form. It is a beautiful creation that many people, especially men, take for granted. There is nothing sexual or arousing about any of the scenes and they are done in the most prestigious of settings. Very well constructed.
The plot is a great one. The only problem I had with this movie is when the girls were in "the big nothing," the story started to bcome like choppy sentences. The scenes changed to quickly and Angela was getting too many signs. I think that this part was a little overdone. The ending, although very dramatic and appropriate for the movie, could have been laid out better. It left me with a sense of incompleteness. Other than that, the movie was excellent and a masterpiece in my eyes. Well done!
Movie Review: SIMPLY AMAZING
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an amazing and haunting look at how two young sisters cope as their family life is torn apart.
The father is unable to deal with his wife's horrific slide into mental illness. Instead of dealing with the harsh reality of things they cannot even begin to understand, the little girls retreat into their own world. The magical quality of this is tinged with the sadness of knowing why it exists. The imagery is astounding.
This film is more a character study and a slow paced homage to childhood. It is a visually haunting tale of the girls and their need to make sense of what is going on around them. I would recommend watching this movie when in a reflective mood.
Movie Review: Different from the rest
Summary: 4 Stars
Deep, dark, and mysterious, Angela is a movie that is definately off the beaten path. I remember finding out about this movie in the year 2000 and looking forward to renting a copy only to find out that the movie was yet to be released.
The original movie was released in 1995; this DVD wasn't out until 2002. Both releases received minimal publicity. Specials for the DVD include audio commentary from Rebecca Miller and a crew biographies. If you are tired of the mainstream fare, then take a walk up Angela's alley.