Freedom in sharing and freedom within...

Rating: 9/10 (19 November 2007)

Freedom in sharing and freedom within...the very core of ultimate freedom seemed to have been explored.
I always enjoyed Sean Penn's raw work as an actor....and was looking forward to see his work as a director.. Also,Emile Hirsch did an amazing acting job.
Any actor who gives so much of himself or herself as Sean Penn does, can be exciting to experience when he /she brings to a movie in the direction.I was very pleased to see the movie at the Landmark Sunshine Theater in NYC.
Truth is that freedom is so personal and at the same time is in context with the community or nature where that person lives..Truth is often between the lines.
We live in a world which is said to be "civilized" and yet alienating . Many reasons seem to be the cause of this...thank goodness for films like these to help balance out things..
Intimacy is also very connected to the notion of freedom. Learning to be intimate with one's emotions,body , spirit,etc....are a prerequisite to being able to be intimate with others...
Others or the environment are sometimes the catalyst that a person needs towards freedom and intimacy . Freedom or at least the notion of feeling free is the fuel to ultimate intimacy. A delicate balance is somewhat challenging but highly rewarding.
This movie reminded me of my life experiences ,when I was totally alone in nature, by choice, and what was revealed to me by circumstance... life is truly an amazing gift and the greatest gift is in sharing.
Thank you Sean Penn and wish you a continued success in your sharing.
Claude Laniado actor/producer/psychiatrist