Forever's End

I don't know what Other View is talking about and I don't think he/she does either. This movie is a psychological thriller, not whatever he/she said. The beginning of the movie is a bit garbled and I couldn't really tell what was going on or how many actors were involved. I was ready to give it a D but then the story picks up and becomes a C. It's okay. I agree the characters are annoying and not very likable but whenever I was about to tune out something new was introduced and kept me watching. The last third of the movie is interesting and had me guessing what was going to happen. It did have some tension. The end made no sense at first but then... oho, I see what happened. It all made sense in the end. Things do fall into place if you think about them. The ending makes the film better. Starts as a D, becomes a C, then ends at a B. So I don't know how to grade it. I guess I give it a C but it ends better than it starts.

Whatever else you may think of Forever's End, it is an undeniably beautiful movie, due both to the excellent cinematography and the gorgeous environment and tone established by the filmmaker. This lends to a rather unsettling feeling when combined with a story that is anything but beautiful and gorgeous. The lead actress does an admirable job of carrying the weight of the world (and the entire movie) on her shoulders, and the other characters work well with her to create a very eerie vibe that is a staple of this story. This was certainly not the movie I was expecting going in, but the twist ending definitely gives you something to think about several days later.

This movie reminded me of when my Jack Russell first saw himself in a mirror.The first thing he did was lunge at the reflected Jack, loudly bonking his nose on the cold glass. He stepped back, shook his head and then decided to see if he could get to the trespassing dog from behind the mirror. Rushing around the back of the thing (several times) he was completely stumped by the fact that there was nothing behind it.

This movie is the same thing. It starts with an interesting "whodunit"which grabs your attention. However, as you "walk around the mirror" it dawns on you that there is absolutely nothing there. In fact, it takes quite a bit of time for any characterization to develop at all. When it finally does, you realize they are boring, unlikeable and unimpressive characters. The movie itself wanders from scene to scene with little cohesiveness and little or no suspense.

They would like you to think that once you get to the end, all is known and everything will fit neatly and cleverly in place. Unfortunately, by the end of the movie you couldn't care less about it, the characters or the lame plot. It's too bad because the actors and cinematography weren't horrid and if applied to writing with an actual plot, might have made a nifty little suspense movie.

I'm always amused by the so-called "critics" with their effusive praise for movies like this. Most of the time, their bubbly praise is indicative of an association with the film itself (e.g. somebody's brother, brother-in-law, sister, investor, girlfriend, dog walker, etc). These are easy to spot due to the constant name dropping of the director, the actors and even a grip or two.

A good movie doesn't require any froofy prose from a self-impressed reviewer to convey its value. Just a straightforward description of style, plot, characterization, production values and any exceptional features. When the reviewer starts babbling about esoteric schmaltz it's a fair bet you'll be asleep in under 20 minutes!

Regards, The Other View

Horrible acting and a terrible plot. Be careful of the smoke and mirror reviews. Beautiful photography is always used to cover up a very bad plot. If you make a stocker movie and advertise it as such who is going to watch it?? Probably not the same person who thinks it's an apocalyptic one!

The wardrobe is awful just an other indication that someone is getting abused here. Skinny girls always cover up because they are always running cold. Women wear real clothes at home, comfy cute stuff! Not hooker attire. When will males directors ever get that???

I would not recommend this badly acted flick.

I have watched this movie numerous times, sharing it with as many people as I can. It is a great film. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, as that is what it is. Those that give it a bad review, just do not get it. It is a very unique film that stands on its own. Great movie. Slow, but worth every quirk and every twist and turn.