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Movie Reviews of Solas
Movie Review: Stunning
Summary: 5 Stars
There are many good movies, lots who deserve to be clear winners among others in their time.But this one is stunning, easily up there with some of the most profound, beautiful and simple movies ever made. This movie moves you.
Fabulous actors, just shows you how good a movie can get. No need for expensive equipment, big explosions to keep the viewer interested. You are glued because it's all happening right there and then in front of you ... Life ... is right there in front of you, powerful but subtle.
Hats off to those involved in its production, can't thank them enough, a true masterpiece.
Poor sound? did I hear someone complain? Myself, I did not find this problem, just used the stereo signal via an optical cable and it sounded fine, maybe not as good as DTS or Dolby Digital 5.1, but the stereo recording is good enough if your system is good enough to reveal it. Use good cables from your DVD player to your receiver and to your speakers and you will hear for yourself. I can't complain.
This movie joins Jean De Florette, Manon of the Springs, Malena, Ciao Professore, The Godfather, Amistad, Kolya, Unfaithful, Amelie, Il Postino, Mediterraneo, Un Coer En Hiver, Il Signor Quindicipalle, Schindler's List, Girl with the Pearl Earing, The English Patient, Indecent Proposal, Splendour in the Grass ... a select group in cinema history, all of which I happily have available in my house.
A must for anyone who can appreciate life, anyway it may be!
Movie Review: love and compassion for others can be the source of one's emotional strength
Summary: 5 Stars
Ana Fernandez played the role of a daughter who was embittered by unhappy relationships with her parents. Living alone in a city, she found herself unhappy and desperate. Trapped in poverty, excessive drinkings, a failing relationship, and employment difficulties, she grew indignant at everything around her. During one of her mother's brief visit, she saw how the love, care, and compassion towards others in her mother could be the source of emotional strength. The discovery allowed her to seek redemptions and find a path towards positive life.
The story-telling isn't perfect, nonetheless it is a realistic, emotionally rich, and highly satisfying movie with superb performances turned in by all the actors. It makes me want to learn more about the director Benito Zambrano, in particular his thoughts and comments on making this movie. Unfortunately this version of the DVD does not provide any extra material, I long for a version that does.
Movie Review: Being there for someone else
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this film. I saw it once and then bought it for both myself and my daughter because of the profound yet simple message of the life altering nature of being willing to be there for another human being. I know that when a woman is pregnant and considering abortion, that even ONE person supporting the woman to have the child, can make the difference between her aborting the child or keeping the child. This is been shown to be true, and my daughter has volunteered at a pregnancy center and shared this very truth with me. That is why I am so moved by this wonderful film about a damaged struggling woman, who grows from being with her loving supportive mother, and then benefits from having the neighbor come through for her in an unexpected way. It is heart warming.Movie Review: family you can't pick them but if you could
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great foreign film! The characters are flawed yet strong and this film proves that just sometimes you get a second chance and can pick your family members. The main character has a troubled relationship with both parents but loves her mother in spite of what she sees as weakness. Her father is another story and in the end the main character gets to finally have a father figure that she and her mother both would have loved. I loved this film perhaps the most because I myself have learned over the years that what we're born into and what we would have picked are vastly different. The acting is strong and believable. I recommend this to everyone.Movie Review: Truly a classic
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is truly a gem. Of all the best Spanish movies that I've seen this one tops my list. It's a wonderful character study of individuals in desperate situations and how each one confronts them. I found particularly moving the saintly mother. I'd highly recommend this movie to those who also enjoy Mike Leigh's 'Secrets and Lies'.
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