I just finished watching the film "Magnolia" by Paul Thomas Anderson for the first time. Let me start by saying that this film features graphic dialogue and some reproachable lifestyles (they all have consequences).
The film revolves around 8 main characters and the people around them. It focuses on their flaws, their past and the unbelievable circumstances that surround them. The film asks multiple questions, the biggest one I believe to be "what can we forgive?" which a character also asks in the film. Among it's profound messages though, it also shows that the repercussions of choices we make will always find us in the end. Every character that reviews the sin in his or her life views it with regret, and the film is all about people confronting their sins.
I can't find a word at the time to describe what this movie made me feel, but words like "hopeful, thought-provoking, true, sad, endearing and honorable" all instantly come to mind. It's a pity that content issues will keep some viewers from seeing this awe-inspiring film, for otherwise I would recommend it to everyone I saw. I've hit a lucky streak of good movies recently, but this one has to be the most remarkable so far.
note: One of the characters appears to be a devout Christian, and he is possibly portrayed in the best light out of all the people in the movie, which was a lovely surprise.
The film revolves around 8 main characters and the people around them. It focuses on their flaws, their past and the unbelievable circumstances that surround them. The film asks multiple questions, the biggest one I believe to be "what can we forgive?" which a character also asks in the film. Among it's profound messages though, it also shows that the repercussions of choices we make will always find us in the end. Every character that reviews the sin in his or her life views it with regret, and the film is all about people confronting their sins.
I can't find a word at the time to describe what this movie made me feel, but words like "hopeful, thought-provoking, true, sad, endearing and honorable" all instantly come to mind. It's a pity that content issues will keep some viewers from seeing this awe-inspiring film, for otherwise I would recommend it to everyone I saw. I've hit a lucky streak of good movies recently, but this one has to be the most remarkable so far.
note: One of the characters appears to be a devout Christian, and he is possibly portrayed in the best light out of all the people in the movie, which was a lovely surprise.
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