Simple is Powerful

Rating: 10/10 (22 September 2006)

I loved the book. I loved the movie. I love what "is trying to happen" here. Then again - don't try - do. I have a long wonderful history with the book and the author so I can not be unbiased. However I will say that the learning continues from both the book and the movie. I was concerned about how the true value of PW the book, could possibly be translated to screen. Now comes the real education. The follow up. In checking out the comments and message board - I see that the learning continues post production and release. I am amazed to see the attack against the director and others. Pretty confirming that no matter what one does, no matter what the goal or higher purpose - people (that's us folks) will do their best to find a way to make you self destruct by hacking it all up instead of simply appreciating what they may or may not get from it and letting it go - and living in the here and now. The real challenge comes in understanding that people who would post hateful messages are living in a hateful past and will likely experience a hateful future. How sad. Enlightenment and entertainment - remember? For those who did not like the movie - please read the book. For those who slam the director - he is simply an "agent of delivery"...I am just grateful the movie was made. I don't give a hoot about his past, I do care greatly about the fact that he brought us this film. Remember - we live in a time where our president has a drug and alcohol history, some priests are predators, CFO's rip off the masses without a second thought - destroying lives, and we are in a war that the majority of Americans question. In a world like this - I applaud any movie, director, writer who is sending a positive message. And please remember folks - actors are just that - playing a role, not a reality for their life necessarily. I think we all need to get a grip on what is reality, what is fantasy and always remember to be honest BUT KIND!!! Long and short of it, for me (and I can only speak for myself) I value this movie. I want to own the DVD. It has a positive message in a world of negative thought. We can do better with this world. Let's do that, OK?