It's really been a while since a film left me so shocked. I've just finished watching "The King" (2005) with Gael Garcia Bernal (Written by James Marsh & Millo Addica, Directed by James Marsh). Bernal is definitely one of my favorite actors. I've watched a lot of films he stared in. I chose this film at the store- just because of him - To see what he's capable of in the American industry. The story left me shaking. I've never been so surprised by the development of a plot in my life. There are no words to describe it- maybe these words- a disturbed tragedy.
The story is about a young man who got of the Navy and decided to go find his Father whom he had never met. He finds out his dad is a pastor of a small Christian community in Texas. I don't want to ruin the film for you- but if you decide to watch it - be prepared to watch a very disturbed sick weird shocking film. It was so shocking that I didn't even notice the good acting (and it was) the fine soundtrack (oh yes it really was) and the exceptional directing and editing. I'm pretty sure that if I ever watch this film again - I'd like it better - coz then I wouldn't be rushing my palms to my mouth every 10 minutes from surprise and shock. I will probably not shed tears again in one of these moments that you just can not believe what you had just seen.
The title of this post is not accidentally chosen - this whole film talks about this pastor and the strong believe in God he and his family has. If you'll watch the film - you'll see where that got them.
1 comment:
I didn't see that one, but i saw "Sceince of sleep" with him (the same director who did Eternal Sunshine of the Spoless mind).
A good movie i have seen lately was Little Miss Sunshine. Was so sad and gave me so much proportions. Also, try and see Children of Men.
Yalla bye!
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