Honestly, one of the most riveting films I've ever watched in my life. Despite crying in every remotely touching/emotional film I watch, this film literally took my breath away. At one point I got choked up and didn't realize I was holding my breath until, well...I had to breathe. Although the ending was a bit predictable, it was the shots that made this movie so incredible. The movie didn't have as much dialogue as almost all other films have these days, but sometimes less is more. Granted, this movie WAS about faith and God, but it is totally about something much, MUCH more than that. I would say it hits home with the human psyche. I thank you, Ms. Vanni, for your film unit which taught me to see much more in film than meets the eye. It wasn't until I watched this movie that I was reminded of the tools and techniques of film you have taught me exactly a year ago. It is art, and Henry Poole Is Here is truly a PHENOMENAL motion picture.
Unrelated to this post, although really...everything is relative:
"Everything is valuable under the right conditions. To a man dying of thirst, water be more precious than gold. To a drowning man, water be of little worth and great trouble."
- pg 176, Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind
Profound? I definitely think so.
I almost forgot the joy of reading.
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