Thursday, June 25, 2015

On The Edge

On The Edge (John Carney, 2001)
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Rating: Q=5, P=5 / Average OJ
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Grief, Coping, Complex Relationships

Suicide, depression, and overpowering grief are not easy subjects to discuss well in film, but lots of films try. On The Edge does a good job, I think, of capturing everyone's need for friendship and someone who wants to listen. Recovery is not really an endpoint, it is a constantly evolving process. Cillian Murphy gives a semi-early, fabulous performance. Great soundtrack, too.

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