The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is the most emotionally demanding, devastating, and fulfilling film that I've seen in a very long time. I won't reduce the power of this film to a synopsis, but suffice to say, it is equally worthy as 2007's other great films and definitely required viewing.The eye is a dominant theme, and each woman character has spectacularly sympathetic eyes. Peering into these eyes from the camera's first-person perspective, you can see the pain, frustration, hope and understanding in such a subtle performance. Schnabel knows this too; his evocative Velvet Underground track says so.
The humanity of main character, his utter futility, his previous nature, makes for a more whole image of the fate of somebody who is "locked-in." Tuesdays with Morrie or Requiem for a Dream engage in either Oprah-approved sap or graphic, cacophonous scare tactics. This film, in an elegant and, most importantly, realistic and credible manner, strikes through my hardened armor and illuminates the value of life. Can't believe I said that.
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Well said! I just finished watching this movie and couldn't agree with you more. I too, have found it difficult to attach a synopsis to this movie but you did a great job at coming close ;0 ! (seriously, you did really well)
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