Starfish

This is one of those movies that might satisfy you but is hardly "entertainment". A fit thirty-something man becomes ill and almost dies. The price he and his family pay for survival is extreme.

A true story of ordinary people who go through an ongoing and extraordinary situation. Performances are no-frills yet convincing.

Starfish was a well-meaning film that wanted to raise awareness about sepsis and show the personal struggles a young family would experience after one member suffers a live changing illness. It clearly had an eye on being a Theory of Everything-esque style film. But the results were more like a Lifetime film because the film's focus was only on the familial struggles, the low-budget, and some incredibly sappy moments. What elevated Starfish was its lead actors, especially Joanne Froggatt's performance which felt real.

I enjoyed the movie because it was really well acted and well written, but it was very sad to watch. Any kind of illness can totally permeate a person's life. Illnesses and diseases are serious situations that are beyond man's choices or non-choices. The movie did not provide the quick fix that some movies have. Very enjoyable movie, but very sad.

I've come across this film by chance, on a Sunday afternoon, looking for something to unwind with. Very difficult to watch , very 'deep' but absolutely brilliant and truly inspirational

This movie lost me a long, long time ago...

I absolutely loved her apartment though.

But I sincerely regret buying and watching this movie.

It's a deeply personal story that completely escapes me.