The Surrogate

Indie but boring and I believe can be better in many area. Disappointing indie film

Incredible acting and direction. The drama is so well played that you feel like you are sitting in the room with the actors. The ethical dilemmas are uncovered with such eloquence and finesse that when the film ends you need some minutes to process in silence.

In a strange world of surrogacy, trading babies for a dime, doing the job for somebody that cant retrieve or that stands in a que for adoption etc etc.

in this case there are the issue of downs syndrome, and you may sense the vibes of an organization or conservative trade wind that every life do have the right to live. its the heartbreaking struggle to choose between abortion or not.

its a slow film, it has got some racial dillemas to it also as the pregnancy is born by a single black woman with no great reserves, and the surtainty that a single white mother would easier be helped forward and supported by the health care.

its been made 1000's of its kind, this one may angle a bit different, it will either make you glad or mad, depends on you view of an unborn life. the grumpy old man saw it and it was not a thrill, but drama it is, on low budget.

Absolutely disagree with the one other review.... no films like this one, the main character is terrific, her dilemmas, arguments, reasoning, sense of guilt.... not sure about the supporting ones, but she is phenomenal.... and I could watch her for two more hours..... very good film

Jasmine Batchelor and Brooke Bloom were exquisite. Their silence spoke volumes. This film is beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. I have to admit, I didn't expect to agree with Jess but I really empathized with her and admired her ability to embrace the uncertainties of parenthood. Being good humans can be so hard....but we should still keep trying. Also, I think the lack of music and unnatural sounds in the background intensified the drama. I loved it because I got to decide how to feel and process my own feelings instead of being directed. This film will stay with me for a long, long time.