Lorelei

It's very engaging - it keeps you entertained - it's also sweet - it's a bit different - but that's good - at it's core it's a simple family film - but not so much for the kids though - it's not that kind of family film!

This is a very good film. It's visually beautiful (in the scenes where it's meant to be beautiful) and beautifully scored. I thought every actor in the film did an excellent job as well. Some parts of the film are also ugly, boring and uncomfortable, precisely because that's what is required to portray the kind of poverty the characters inhabit. Both aspects of the film are handled well in my opinion. It's a good story: an unusual mix of fairy tale and careful realism. It reminded me a bit of the old Springsteen songs I used to listen to in college. It's not perfect, but I found it nourishing (a rare experience these days), and I'll be interested to see what this director does next.

At the time I'm writing this, reviews for this film are highly polarized. I feel that the very low reviews are attacking the film unfairly, and not honest in their reasons for doing so. It's worth watching the film for yourself, particularly if you appreciate the way that beauty and ugliness can often coincide in real life.

Jena Malone and Pablo Schreiber play some of the most believable characters I've seen in a while. It's a gritty family drama with a strong currently of restoration and rebuilding....but in a way that avoids cheese or schmaltz.

I think "Lorelei" shared a fresh perspective on how you can always get a second chance at life no matter what. Very hopeful story.

Lovely shot film ,which is not your stereotypical tale.

It's moving thanks to the performances of Malone & Schreiber, ably supported by the three child actors.