High Expectations

Rating: 10/10 (5 February 2006)

I was afraid that my expectations were too high for this movie - and up to the very last half hour, I wasn't sure how I felt about it. At some points I was expecting more, but now, after looking back on the movie as a whole, it seems perfect. There are extremely beautiful moments, and the acting is both raw and touching throughout. It took me a good 2 days to feel normal again after watching this movie, and as soon as I could I went out and bought the short story. It makes you feel, and it makes you ache - as beautiful as it was I wouldn't call it a pleasant experience - but most of all it makes you think about loss, about denial, and about truly finding happiness, whatever form it takes. The soundtrack is great, too.