Compelling film adaptation of the 2017 YA novel by John Green by the same name, it features stylistic music choices, sound design that grabs you in, and a story that shows a debilitating disorder that hasn’t previously been shown as that but as the butt of jokes. The OCD obsessions and compulsions are shown in an interesting yet vulnerable realistic way. What we think is the plot isn’t and the story wraps up nicely to a message that is hopeful yet not sugar coated.
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Radical 2023
A Sundance 2023 gem! Beautiful film! I love this story of perseverance amidst all odds and the harsh realities these kids have to live with. Eugenio gives a stellar performance as we see how full range as an actor. The whole team should be proud and I hope this gets wide distribution.
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Close Ties to Home Country 2021
Saw this at Sundance 2022 (virtual edition part deux). The first thing me and my husband do after this film… turn to each other and say “This girl is Amazing.” I absolutely love this quirky and tragic perspective on what it is to be living miles away from loved ones and dealing with the feelings of being alone in a foreign country. Best actor award: the French bulldog in this film. Best actress and director award as well. It was…
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