chooseblessings

I quite enjoyed this movie. But the character playing Jack was too skinny for my taste. He almost looked emaciated. But I loved the little nods to movies such as the jewelry bit in Pretty Woman and the Mean Girls reference with Lindsay Lohan. Very clever! I actually quite like the writing. I love the camera angles they used. The sheriff could be a bit much but he and his sidekick singing were hilarious.

Jack was written really sweet. A bit of a stretch to think he learns stuff that fast.

The fake snow always leaves something to be desired. Hmmm I need 38 more characters...now 19.... I liked this movie so much I'm watching it again - right now actually!

This was a surprising find. It is based on a true story. I was actually looking for a different movie when this came up on the homepage. I was so impressed by the 'novice' acting! Dennis Quaid does tend to overdo it on the gruff, bitter old man schtick, but all the young boys were fantastic, and the man who played Omar was incredible! Nuanced, emotive, a very empathetic character. The fact that they actually filmed on the ocean was impressive. That is no small feat of cinematography. I love the whole color theme throughout the movie.(Blue and black) very evocative of the life experiences of some of these children, but reversed - black and blue. I was very impressed with the writing. I seriously cried. WELL DONE 👏 👏 👏 👏 The only reason that I did not give this a 10 is because it is a bit formulaic. But it is a feel good formula. And it works! PS watch for the very effective cameo of a popular, Breaking Bad character. This is a movie I will purchase and watch over and over by myself and with my children and grandchildren and greats.