The Sea Inside
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Movie Reviews of The Sea Inside
Movie Review: Observe his journey without the argument!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you can get past the argument about euthanasia, you can enjoy a touching movie about one man's battle for years to die with dignity. Based on a true story, Ramon Sampedro had a life-altering terrible accident as a young man when he took a dive into the ocean, just as the undertow took the water away. Frightening, the consequences led to his pariplegic state and confinement to a bed for the next few decades.
Winner of numerous awards, including Best Foreign Film at the 2005 Oscars, Goya Awards, and Global Awards, you might recognize Javier Bardem from "Mondays in the Sun", and "Before Night Falls." The leading lady, Belen Rueda, is one of Spain's popular TV personalities. Bardem, at the time of filming was only 35 and with excellent makeup, he was made to appear 55, the age of Ramon Sampedro.
A story of love, death, life, dignity and freedom. There are those who love him enough to help him and those who stubbornly challenge his right to die. Embarking on a journey, fraught with legal hurdles, in between, he embraces his dreams of flying beyond his window to the beautiful see he loved. Flying over the sea is symbolic of freedom of life without constraints.
If you are new to foreign film, you will see that this has clearly labeled subtitles, a great benefit to your movie pleasure. Another important feature is the commentary by the director! Always give time to observe with great attention, the commentaries! ...MzRizz
Movie Review: The best movie of 2004.
Summary: 5 Stars
When I saw "Million Dollar Baby" after the Oscars, I thought that that was maybe "the best movie of the year". I say this becuase I think that not just because the academy gives that honor, it means that that's the best movie. "The sea inside" should have been at least nominated for best movie and Javier Bardem deserved a nomination because his work is flawless.
The story of this film is about the true story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro, who fought for almost 30 years to die with dignity because he didn't want to live because after the accident that he had. He was postrated to a bed without being able to move his body. Along the story you will find another tragedy on someone very close to him. The female lawyer who was helping him also suffers from an illness and here's a point where she also wants to die. She was also the woman who helped him publish his book.
The story is amazing from the tragedy to Ramon's relationship with his family and a woman who falls in love with him and also helps him die . The actors work splendidly. Also Almenábar's work is fantastic (he's the director of "The others"). With "The sea inside" he won his first Oscar and his carreer is expanding very fast.
The DVD's speacial features include deleted scenes, a documentary, director's commentary, photo and set design galleries and theatrical trailer.
Don't miss the chance to see this movie. You will love it. It's very strong and intense but it's worth it.
Movie Review: Simply the best...
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a true story of a 55 year old Spanish man who is a bedridden quadriplegic. Ramon Sampedro, the former ship mechanic, was paralyzed from the neck down after a swimming mishap. After being bedridden for more than 30 years, he is determined to end his life and "die with dignity." His brother, sister-in-law, nephew and father care for him. Ramon struggles in being a burden and being helpless while his family copes with the daily grind of caring for him and dealing with his death wish.
Ramon develops relationships with two women who fall in love with him - one has a terminal illness and the other is a factory worker. Both play key supporting roles in developing Ramon's character and the story line. Javier Bardem, who plays Ramon, is witty, intelligent, charming, sympathetic and an unforgettable figure - and perhaps here lies the irony for this character who is looking to end his life.
Euthanasia is a tough topic no matter which side you are on. Yet, the story is both moving and balanced - the acting (esp. Javier Bardem playing Ramon) deserved the numerous awards and widespread recognition - and the cinematography (countryside, the sea, the rustic farmhouse) was spectacular. It's hard to imagine that there is a "feel good" movie about euthanasia, terminal illnesses and the severely handicapped - however this certainly makes the grade. I found this to be one of the best movies that I have ever seen.
Movie Review: a timely topic
Summary: 5 Stars
this spanish film sadly tells the true story of a young sailor who while diving in the sea at his home suffers hoffific injuries, with the raging debate in the us at the moment this film examines a timely topic, his wish to die (although he is still able to communicate) this film is a stunning acting performance by all involved, however some of the real facts have been airbrushed, firstly the scene with the quadreplegic priest is totally inaccurate (they met and had a v cordial convesation) also his sister in law is seen to be unsure about his wish to die (while in real life she was adamantly opposed) in fact everyone who supports his desire to die is seen to be smiling , understanding and intelligent, while those who are opposed are seen as ignorant , hostile and uncaring,
the climax of this film is when he and his brother have a final conflict about his request, ramon tell his brother that his is a slave while his brother retorts that in fact he is the slave and has given his life to look after ramon, this in my opinion is real motivation roman sampedro had for wanting to end his life( to ease his familys pain) sadly this argument is not examined in this film.
however despite these points this film is a mini masterpiece and will stay in your memory for along time
Movie Review: Watch this with an open mind
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best movies I've seen in a long, long time. Cried like a baby several times, very moving. The acting ensemble is amazing. All the characters are fully developed and, except for the stereotypical priest, portrayed very realistically. No bogus Hollywood-style overacting here.
The euthanasia issue is treated with great sensitivity, portraying people on both sides with respect for the most part -- except, again, I found the episodes with the priest to be heavy-handed. Despite the main character's deathwish, the movie shows how he lived life to the fullest within his physical constraints and that's what makes this movie such a gripping and uplifting experience for the viewer.
Do we approach death as the ultimate mystery that intensifies and deepens our life experience? Or do we try to contain it in a corner, put it in a medical ward with all kinds of tubes and devices, so we can repress our fears and not think about death? By denying someone's autonomy over their own body, even if perhaps in error, are we projecting our own fears and hang-ups over the great life/death mysteries? Interesting issues. Try to watch this movie with an open mind and remember, people all over the world may see the things WE do and think we're the strange ones. . . :-)