Good After Bad

This is gripping and emotional. I haven't seen a movie like this. Strong characters, actual depiction of life stages and beautifully articulated social perceptions.

I thought this movie was going to be about something completely different. It is a beautiful story, and a new favourite of mine.

As I write this review a rating of over 7 is far too high. I'm not really too sure why so many people rave about this. To my mind it's like an extended episode of Beverley Hills 90210. It's slow. Ponderous and the acting is average at best.

The story is odd and why a very rich guy would just take in a random makes no sense and makes for a completely unrealistic journey. I ended up not caring about any of the people in this simply because the movie?? Just didn't work for me at all. As the story progressed it actually gets worse and becomes even slower. This could have been done in an hour very easily.

No pun intended there - it is one of the titles the movie has. It actually can be found under that title if you search for it here. That being said, the movie has good and bad in it. As any good movie should have (although of course bad movies contain those things too). Apart from this very vague statement, what can you expect here? An inspiring story I'd say and a movie that has a perfect role for Billy Burke.

Why do I say that? Because he can play that role and we can interpret so much based on the roles he has played before. If that means we are right about him or his character to be more specific is a whole different story. He also is not the main character here. A bullied student is - one that has a troubled house to return to too ... it's not easy if you can not rely on your parents. Or anyone to give you the confidence you need.

A really good drama and a movie that is more than well made and acted.

This movie was not what I was expecting! Much better than I had anticipated! We all need a "Wes" in our lives to support and to encourage us. --a parent like him, but that's not always the case. The relationship between Shelly and Wes ends up being far more meaningful than I could have ever imagined. Wes' intentions are honorable and NEVER creepy. I intend to buy this movie so that I can re-watch it as many times as I want. I think this movie is THAT good. The many relationships in this movie felt very genuine. Forgot I was watching a movie. What a wonderful surprise. The ending was nice and hopeful.