Released: 2006
OVERALL RATING: * * * .5
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Director: Goran Dukic
Writers: Goran Dukic, Etgar Keret
Producers: Chris Coen, Tatiana Kelly, Mikal P. Lazarev
Main Actors: Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon, Shea Whigham
Directing: * * *
Acting: * * * *
Plot: * * *
Predictability: * * * *
Entertainment Value: * * *
I do not recommend this movie for anyone who wants a funny, happy, escape movie. It is a good film, but the subject matter is pretty deep. Suicide is a serious topic and not something people discuss lightly.
The perspective portrayed of what happens after a person 'offs themselves' is interesting. It makes you think about life, death and religion. The details of limbo land in the movie are fascinating as well. The production design fit the plot perfectly.
The acting in the film was great. Characters who have committed suicide are difficult to play. You can't be a total downer, but you also can't be too 'happy'.
I recommend seeing this film. See it when you are emotionally stable though.
Favorite Scene: The gas station in which people drive off with the gas hose still in their tank.
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