One Punch

For weeks after I watched One Punch it stayed in my mind. I turned it over in my thoughts and tried to puzzle out what could have gone differently for the characters. It led to reflection about schools and teens and parenting and those crucial tasks of adolescence - differentiating from family and aligning with others. Independence, duty, alliance, alienation..... consequences.

The closeness of the cinematography contributed to the sense of reality and familiarity, recognition.

A film to share and put on school curriculums. It will generate valuable reflections and emotions, and most probably discomfort. To encourage self-growth, all of those elements are necessary and One Punch delivers them well.

An outstanding movie with a powerful message. The characters and themes were both real and complex and the pace of the movie kept the audience engaged. As a form of entertainment it is a winner. As a form of education it is outstanding. For any parent or educational professional looking to explore important and modern themes with adolescents, this is a must see. It tackles these themes with a critical eye, with heaps of perspective and loads of balance.

All the more impressive given that it was filmed using an iphone. Can't believe that movie houses and/or streaming services haven't picked this one up.