Louisekimble

This film was definitely different than I expected. Yes, it's a little slow. But you have to go into the screening not waiting for something big to happen. The whole point of the film is to show us that while all the horrific events of the Holocaust were happening and Jews were being murdered just for existing, there were plenty of folks that lived like everything was normal.

The fact the the Hoss family didn't even register the screams, cries, gunshots, dogs barking and massive amounts of fire and smoke shooting into the air right next door, just shows how self involved, entitled & oblivious they were. Thank goodness for Grandma who realized things were not right even after wondering aloud if her ex employer was "over there."

The most telling bit of action that I thought was genius was the dog, Dilla. The household is calmly going about their days. Servants are stoically doing their jobs, kids are playing and Mom is busy revelling in how great she has it. There's a bit of unrest in the house because of a disturbed sleep-walking daughter and a baby girl that obviously knows this world is f-ed up and is crying nonstop hoping Mom will let her go back into the good place.

But Dilla! She is trying to get anyone's attention! She is running, scratching on doors, whining and barking in every shot. Obviously she is the only one who REALLY hears what's going on next door and knows there are very bad people there. She can hear the cries and screams. Why won't anyone pay attention to her and listen to what she has to say? Somebody pay attention to the dog! Listen to Dilla! She's trying to tell you something and she's the only one that sees the truth.

I wouldn't consider myself a Jennifer super fan but I have to admit that I have mad respect for how hard she works. She is often doing a tv show, an album, dancing her heart out and at the same time raising her kids and being in a relationship. Honestly I don't know where she finds the time. But during all those hours of working she's been looking for that perfect someone to share the fruits of her labors. There's not many women out there that don't feel that, including me. Finding that person and talking yourself into others is a common occurrence with all of us.

Everyone knows she's beautiful & talented. So it's fun to watch her because you have to admit just looking at her is nice. I'm the same age so I totally understand her need to own up to her past and kind of explain her history with men. I wish I could. I don't have people constantly reporting on my life though and discussing it without my input.

So for whatever reason she did this long video, it's not a movie, she did it with style. She showcases her talents, includes her friends and recognizes the fact that everyone can use a little therapy from time to time. I think she's very likely feeling that she is with the one she's supposed to be with and wants to let go of the past in a big way.

The dancing is fabulous with some new moves I haven't seen before, the story was predictable but cute, her music was beautiful, especially Broken Like Me and the visuals were really just over the top fantastic. I would love to see her really let go in her music. It always seems over produced. I know she has a voice. She just needs to belt out a few and see what it feels like.

I turned this on so I could see what it was out of curiosity and I ended up watching the whole thing. Anyone that rates it really low is understandably envious of her talent, money & fame. Is it a bit narcissistic? Yes. But people whose lives are all about entertaining us, have to be narcissistic to a point. So finally, for whatever reasons she did this, she has worked hard enough to be able to have her moment to explain herself because obviously she feels misunderstood. If folks don't appreciate that or don't feel like she's earned this bit of your time, don't watch. But then don't be vicious & mean either. I'm happy for her & Ben. And thankful for all the hours of entertainment I've gotten from both of them.