earnest-1000
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I'm partial to films based on historic events and facts. The dramatizations give us a glimpse into how those events affected individual lives, lending a better understanding of the past and the present.
The high quality production values of this series include a delicately understated script (always a favorite), compelling performances, and sensitive direction. The friendship between the two main characters struggling to follow their better angels is a haunting backdrop to the horrors of war.
The heartbreaking denouement is a reminder of the persistent scars and lifelong consequences for veterans and the society at large. The film is not an indictment of war, but rather the aggressor.
The high quality production values of this series include a delicately understated script (always a favorite), compelling performances, and sensitive direction. The friendship between the two main characters struggling to follow their better angels is a haunting backdrop to the horrors of war.
The heartbreaking denouement is a reminder of the persistent scars and lifelong consequences for veterans and the society at large. The film is not an indictment of war, but rather the aggressor.
The storyline is undeniably clever, albeit far fetched, but the film at least deserves credit for originality. The pace is slow, with some scenes adding little or nothing to the plot.
Watching this series might (maybe should) make you feel guilty. Nearly all of the major characters are fatally flawed and completely unsympathetic. That's really a failure, because once you know the story, it would be appropriate to have empathy for the characters.
But the primary annoyance with this series is the raw misogyny. It seems unhealthy watching women depicted so negatively and treated so brutally. I'm not sure what anyone could possibly take away from this series.
Watching this series might (maybe should) make you feel guilty. Nearly all of the major characters are fatally flawed and completely unsympathetic. That's really a failure, because once you know the story, it would be appropriate to have empathy for the characters.
But the primary annoyance with this series is the raw misogyny. It seems unhealthy watching women depicted so negatively and treated so brutally. I'm not sure what anyone could possibly take away from this series.
We watched 10 minutes of the first episode earlier this year and stopped because we thought it was teen scene TV. Recently we watched the full first episode on a lark and, well, boy were we wrong! Sure, it may appeal to teens, but it should appeal to everyone with a thoughtful mind and a compassionate heart.
Everything here clicks. The script is stellar and the young actors deliver their lines with a knowing maturity that suggests craftsmanship far beyond their years. The lead characters are painfully sympathetic and the storyline feels authentic and is very moving. You may find yourself a bit embarrassed by the fuzzy joy you take in the seemingly silly embellishments (they're not).
This is a series that is suitable for the entire family and it provides a great platform for meaningful discussion on sometimes difficult topics.
Everything here clicks. The script is stellar and the young actors deliver their lines with a knowing maturity that suggests craftsmanship far beyond their years. The lead characters are painfully sympathetic and the storyline feels authentic and is very moving. You may find yourself a bit embarrassed by the fuzzy joy you take in the seemingly silly embellishments (they're not).
This is a series that is suitable for the entire family and it provides a great platform for meaningful discussion on sometimes difficult topics.