prasadgollakota

On its surface the story might appear to be quite soppy, but it is not. It strikes a great balance - heartfelt without being heavy-handed, and constantly moving forward at just the right pace.

The last ten minutes absolutely floored me. By then, I'd already been drawn in by the lead character's arc - her resilience, her ability to cherish the basic moments of "familial" connection, and quality time.

The film is inspiring in a quiet, genuine way, and reminds us not to take the good in our own lives for granted. One powerful takeaway is that we can sometimes abandon ourselves and our own needs out of duty or guilt - and while a lapse is human, living in that state permanently isn't healthy. The film makes you watchful for that in your own life.

Through another lens, the film is about loneliness and connection - and the truth that a "chosen family" can be every bit as real and meaningful as the one you're born into. The movie shows that beautifully. I left feeling hopeful, inspired,l and reminded that even in the most difficult situations, there's always a way to make things better. In a world full of tragic stories, we need more films like this.

I'm genuinely puzzled by reviews calling this film boring - they miss the point entirely. The Friend sets its premise right from the opening scenes, and the real intrigue lies not in what will happen, but how it will be resolved.

Naomi Watts delivers a stunning performance, with her character's development unfolding in a beautifully nuanced way. Watching her journey is as compelling as it is moving.

Dogs allow us as humans to simply be - without judgment. They might be sad at some decisions and happy with others, but they never judge us. It's in that space, free from judgment, that true human connection can arise. This movie shows, not tells, that truth so wonderfully.

I absolutely loved this movie and can't recommend it enough. For anyone seeking a genuine portrayal of the bond between a human and their best friend, this film does it justice in the most touching and authentic way.

Exceptionally well written, as if it was written for stage. Each episode is self contained and essentially covers a single scene from the longer time frame the series covers. Each episode is so rich and captivating. It peels layers of the various lead character's story. It doesn't tell. It reveals through dialogue and emotion. And the acting is superb all round.

At the outset that be a natural tendency for the mind to wonder where this is going and second guess the ending, and the series allow you to do that and yet the ending couldn-t be more poignant, and fitting and unlikely to be one you would ever guess.

The key theme of the series is so important at the present time; whilst it covers diverse themes, perhaps the most important is that of the impact on children of their parents upbringing. Generational baggage gets passed down. Each parent tries to do better for their children. And most do, but it doesnt mean you've fully broken the chain for the next generation. The series should make every parent ask what is your "stuff" that you are subconsciously passing on to your children? How will they handle it? Will they handle it?