Something the Lord Made
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Movie Review: Something the Lord Made
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent true life story addressing the passion and challenges of Vivien Thomas. Thomas intended to enter Med school during the depression. Losing his savings and med money in the great depression forced him to seek employment. Initially employed as a custodian at Vanderbilt, his dexterity and acumen for learning caught the attention of Dr. Alfred Blalock, a reknown cardiologist. Thomas collaborated and eventually taught Blalock procedures that would change modern day medicine. Social Constructs of the time kept Thomas from getting recognition for the work that he did. However, the med students that he assisted over the years acknowledge that his work had changed modern medical practice. This is a movie for those people who enjoy seeing the hero taking the high road and eventually triumphing over adversity.Movie Review: good for all ages
Summary: 5 Stars
I had seen this movie years ago and fell in love with it for it's amazing ability to wrap so many stories and emotions into one. It has it's obvious stories of medical pioneering and racism, as well as the not so obvious stories of struggling afro american families and a man that would not and could not give up on his dream and what he knew he was supposed to do with his life even without the recognition that he so diserved. Each of the actors gave superb performances and made you FEEL all of their emotions. I recently allowed my daughter to watch this movie with me. I felt it was an important film for her to see since her school was teaching Black History and she herself, bi-racial. And just as I suspected, it touched her DEEPLY and was able to open up a dialog of learning. I'm asking Santa for this :)Movie Review: What a surprise!
Summary: 5 Stars
It doesn't happen very often, a great movie when you really were not expecting it. I've watched it three times now, and it has quickly become one of my favourite movies. 'Something the Lord Made' is a beautifully told story of the first heart surgery performed. At the time, most doctors felt it impossible to operate on the heart, that it would never, and should never be attempted. This movie also tells the story of Vivian Thomas, an African American, who becomes Dr. Blalock's assistant. From 1930-1960 when most of this movie takes place, you can imagine how difficult it was for him. The interesting thing about that is that Vivian Thomas, although not a doctor, became an expert on the heart and as the story is told it is clear that Dr. Blalock may never have succeeded without him. Wonderful story!Movie Review: 5 Stars for this beautiful movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an amazing movie from HBO films. If you have seen the Life and Death of Peter Sellers you know what I mean. My favorite actor Alan Rickman and Mos Def play the main characters in this civil rights era medical drama. It is based on the true history of Dr. Alfred Blaylock and his assistant Vivian Thomas, and their research on Tetralogy of Fallot. Cardiac surgery before the 1930's was considered impossible, so their contributions made vast improvements for medicine and countless lives. Their relationship is a contrast of violatility and intimacy. Social constraints influence them, and yet they treat each other as equals. The acting is infallible and touching, this is a must-see movie. I own it, I love it, enough can't be said about it. (it is NR but I would give an R, not for children)Movie Review: One Of Rickman's BEST, and that is Saying Something...
Summary: 5 Stars
The plot is incredible, and other reviewers have covered that aspect quite well. The performances are beyond compare. If you know Rickman's work, you realize he is known for having one of the best voices in the world, combined with intelligence and excellence in every scene. Never once, in this film, do you doubt he is an American from the South. I was a huge fan before I purchased this. I was amazed that this was the same man. This film illustrates that the quality and depth of his ability has not yet been fully showcased.
Rickman becomes the characters he plays - they do not become him. Acting is defined as the art of reacting. Alan Rickman defines excellence in this film. It is worth viewing again and again, both for the message and for the performances.