21 Grams
(2003)
Starring: Naomi Watts, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro
"There are so many things that have to happen for two people to meet."
21 Grams left me feeling unsatisfied, confused, and empty. Hopelessness prevailed in this narrative of three people thrown together by the cruel mistress of chance. Sean Penn plays a man with a failing heart. Naomi Watts is the upper-middle-substance-abusing-trainwreck of a mother. Benicio Del Toro is an emotionally tortured ex-convict trying to reestablish his existence through faith. In Requiem-for-a-Dream fashion we will see all of these characters spiraling down into the endless pit of loss and despair. The film is set up in brief glimpses of each life forcing the viewer to piece together the story in a haphazard manner while simultaneously watching the characters try to sort out their broken shards of life. Overall, I could appreciate the superb acting, editing, and direction of the film, but i wouldn't willingly watch it again and would think twice before recommending it to anyone.
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