The Bestowal

"The Bestowal" by Andrew de Burgh is quite an original ride, and he shows you that good sf can really be about charachter development and passionate acting more than lazer battles. It deals with both existensial and political issues in a thought-proviking way that makes you start realizing that the true sense of wonder is to be exploered within the human soul. Despite a limited cast in numbers, de Burgh manage to launch a number of parallel events and suplots off screen of which I personally feel some stays unresolved, However, the stuff of for example Arthur C Clarke works best when not everything is written straight on the audience's noses. And I'm sure Neil Gaiman would like it if he ever will have the chance to see it. Though this may be intended as a one-shot, I felt like there is a whole universe to explore in there....

Unlike any film I have seen before. This movie is dialogue heavy and is focused on two characters that discuss an array of thought provoking topics from life to death and everything in between. A truly enjoyable film that is sure to make you think about long after.

Bestowal excels in compelling and profound dialogue writing. Writer and director Andrew de Burgh doesn't shy away from metaphysical topics that are usually avoided at all costs to appeal to a larger audience. He took a risk and it pays off. His uncompromising vision shines through and through and heavy philosophical questions won't linger unanswered. It's a rewarding journey that I can recommend to any film lover that prefers elevating content over mindless explosions.

This film is a unique dose of philosophical drama. The heart of interest; what is beyond our reality and our understanding of reality? This film was well written/shot/acted. It is definitely a thinker movie!

A bunch of moralistic, anti-capitalist clap trap. I would rather have rusty nails driven into my eardrums than watch that again. I gave it three stars because the leading lady, whose name I won't even try to spell, was three stars worth of pretty.