IS ANYONE THERE? Yes! A fine acting ensemble! GRADE: B
Fri 4/24 - this morning I attended the ADVANCE PRESS PREVIEW of this 92-min British production starring Michael Caine.
Since this movie is not the 'usual' Hollywood 'blockbuster', I had low expectations for it - but I was surprised to find myself enjoying this thought-provoking tightly scripted well-made movie.
Major HEAVY themes - death/mortality, age/aging/senility, obsession, forgiveness, compassion, etc. - and you will definitely ponder if there is life after death. But, the major message is that we should appreciate what and who we have now including understanding and accepting and to try to better ourselves.
SPOILERS ALERT:
I hate the fact that Clarence dies in the end.
I was dismayed that Edward's mother let his father off the hook so readily.
I applauded Edward's aptitude in learning magic tricks - and one-upping his bullies.
It was sad to see various elderly folks dropping dead like flies
VERDICT:
Worth checking out.
May be too depressing and glum for some.