The chains of freedom

Rating: 10/10 (16 November 2007)

This is such a beautiful story of friendship and mutual aid! When I went to see this movie I didn't know what to expect, because I had heard nothing about it. I just knew it had excellent actors (Samuel L Jackson and Christina Ricci) and some blues but I didn't know anything about the plot, what it was about, and I must say I got surprised! I didn't expect something so strong, emotionally speaking! The message of the movie is great. It's about truly friendship and how people can help other people being better human beings! Sometimes people aren't what they would like to be, but many times it ain't their fault. What happens is that there are some "ghosts" in their heads turning them into worse human beings and it's something that affects their mind and their emotional stability, and it makes them feel bad. But when they find someone that helps them to surpass those bad feelings, through friendship, affection and love (on a non-sexual way), that's the best thing that can happen in their lives! This movie is just about that
To give strength to a story like this would be necessary excellent performances by the chosen actors, and in my point of view they did it! Samuel L Jackson is always an excellent actor, but this time he did a really good job. I would even compare this performance to the one he did on PULP FICTION. Christina Ricci is also great as the "disturbed girl". She really gave some deepness to this character.
The photography and the production are also good.
Beside, there're some nice blues! Excellent soundtrack I must say! I was also surprise about the Samuel L Jackson's voice! He has rhythm to the blues!
Very nice movie! I'll score it 10/10 (mostly because of its message)!