Amaze Balls!

Rating: 10/10 (19 January 2015)

So I come from this from the perspective of having gone through med school and the tension, anxiety, and fear that this film inflicts was gut wrenching. Everyone in life has a teacher that they fear, hate but admire and love at the same time. This film took me right back to that place where I was having involuntary bowel movements when even the mention of the teacher was whispered in the room. It takes you to that dark place and yet at the same time you hope for an uplifting moment when both the teacher and student will reach common ground. What makes this film great is that they never reach that point. They will never be friends or hang out but they will reach for that greatness in each of them. It is heart wrenchingly honest. This student gives up everything for his craft to the point of hating himself. Which for anyone that has ever pursued their passion can completely relate with. While there is no happy ending there is vindication in that final scene so despite us never knowing what will happen to the student he reaches a pinnacle in his craft that is a wonder to behold. I wish more could appreciate this film. It is a masterpiece and the actors in them are very little appreciated especially the young protagonist whom is often type casted. Please watch!!