When Life Keeps Getting in the Way

It is 68 Melrose Avenue which made me look and review this one, although it was written and directed before 68 Melrose Avenue. So it is interesting to compare both in terms of actors direction and depth of thoughts. When Lili Matta decides to handle a subject it seems it has to refer and color present with the past. Each movie has a vision. THese are not "mass market" movies which are forgotten as soon as you have finised looking at them. In both cases the key heroes have to deal with their pasts to try to build their future. Death is also always present in various forms. Will this theme pervail in her future works?

J'ai beaucoup aimé ces deux films qui, bien que réalisés par une jeune femme, sont universels quand à la force de leurs thèmes. A voir et à revoir.

A nice and independent movie with a great story line combining drama and some humour. The film is about the difficulties of life and the complexities of relationships. I find it very nice, engaging and realistic. The characters are well chosen and the actors perform well in this movie. A must see.

Sometimes the ego is so big that we are in it. This character is showing it very clearly, a good lesson for those who can understand it. Another good lesson... it happens that we see something that appears to be how we see it, and we convince ourselves that it is true without thinking that perhaps there could be another explanation. Again our pride and bad mind is so huge that it drives us to believe what we thought we saw instead of waiting a minute, breathing and letting others explain. After that we can decide, and perhaps we can spare ourselves greater suffering. Of course, this is a movie and it has to last at least one hour, but in the real life, many times it happens as I just described, because of our immense ego. Good actors, director, story, absolutely well done!

Recommended.

Nicely directed little movie. Some scenes were pretty funny, while others were very sad. It shows what life is full of: laughter, sorrow, loss, and mental illness for some.

I guess it is important to keep moving forward and remember that after every door that shuts, another one opens. After every tough moment in life, there is another serendipitous moment that takes us on a different journey filled with hope.

The film's characters faced hardships, yet their stories remind us of the resilience and courage that lies within us all. Watching them grow and find their paths gives us a glimpse of how perseverance can lead to better days and brighter futures.

You have to appreciate a truly independent film, one that clearly comes from the heart of the filmmaker. A sincere story about how our past traumas manifest in our current lives no matter how many years later. The drama pulls as your heart strings, and the comedy makes you smile ear to ear. And in one way or another we can all relate to it!