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Writer and Co-director Kelly O'Sullivan said it best:
Laughter opens you up to other emotions. And life doesn't separate out the sad moments from the funny ones (at least not if you are doing it right). So why should film?
This movie teaches you to laugh so you don't cry. A portrait of grief, you get transported to the come up of everyday people in a way that feels so wholesome and meaningful its as if you had been on the ride and learned this story from a loved one themselves.
The soundtrack was great. The comedy dry, organic and building, and the emotions real and moving. It fully deserves the 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and positive reception from the general public.
If you are not looking for something a little different than what fits the current film making mold maybe this one's not for you.
For me however it was a refreshing, wholesome and creative departure from other films I had seen, especially bigger budget ones.
This movie teaches you to laugh so you don't cry. A portrait of grief, you get transported to the come up of everyday people in a way that feels so wholesome and meaningful its as if you had been on the ride and learned this story from a loved one themselves.
The soundtrack was great. The comedy dry, organic and building, and the emotions real and moving. It fully deserves the 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and positive reception from the general public.
If you are not looking for something a little different than what fits the current film making mold maybe this one's not for you.
For me however it was a refreshing, wholesome and creative departure from other films I had seen, especially bigger budget ones.
My brother put it a good way, "if the new Thor movie is the junk food of cinema this is a wholesome delicious home cooked meal." This is a movie that entertains you, freaks you out and then makes you ponder life for the next few days. It made me feel and grow in ways I might never have otherwise.
I think part of the reason it had such a lasting impression was that it felt incredibly immersive and realistic from the perspective of a resident medical doctor based off of stories I have heard from friends and family who are doctors.
With as strange and over the top as the world of commercial film-making has become, "Rounding" was a reassuring reminder to me that entertaining movies are still being made that are also just incredible works of art in themselves. I can't wait to watch it again.
I think part of the reason it had such a lasting impression was that it felt incredibly immersive and realistic from the perspective of a resident medical doctor based off of stories I have heard from friends and family who are doctors.
With as strange and over the top as the world of commercial film-making has become, "Rounding" was a reassuring reminder to me that entertaining movies are still being made that are also just incredible works of art in themselves. I can't wait to watch it again.
Warning - this film may be triggering for those experiencing emotional instability or suicidal tendencies
As an environmentalist who has lived without electricity for almost two years, I found this film disappointingly skewed in its portrayal of environmental leaders and their efforts to transition away from fossil fuels.
The director omits crucial nuances, featuring low-profile interviewees and cherry-picking scientists who support their viewpoint. This is a tactic I've seen in climate change denial documentaries - it creates an illusion of scientific consensus where there isn't one.
Though I have a deep understanding of the topics covered due to my studies and work in the environmental field, I worry about the impact this film might have on less knowledgeable viewers. It seems to lead people down a harmful rabbit hole, fostering self-hatred and nihilism, and suggesting population control as the only solution.
The film's portrayal of Bill Mckibben, 350, and the Sierra Club is unfair. These organizations stress the importance of reducing energy use before replacing fossil fuels, but the documentary suggests otherwise.
Instead of leading viewers towards despair, we need hope and actionable solutions. I recommend The Condor and The Eagle and Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer for more constructive insights on environmentalism and our relationship with the land.
In summary, this film is overly pessimistic and unbalanced in its portrayal of the environmental movement, and it may leave viewers feeling hopeless rather than empowered to make a difference.
As an environmentalist who has lived without electricity for almost two years, I found this film disappointingly skewed in its portrayal of environmental leaders and their efforts to transition away from fossil fuels.
The director omits crucial nuances, featuring low-profile interviewees and cherry-picking scientists who support their viewpoint. This is a tactic I've seen in climate change denial documentaries - it creates an illusion of scientific consensus where there isn't one.
Though I have a deep understanding of the topics covered due to my studies and work in the environmental field, I worry about the impact this film might have on less knowledgeable viewers. It seems to lead people down a harmful rabbit hole, fostering self-hatred and nihilism, and suggesting population control as the only solution.
The film's portrayal of Bill Mckibben, 350, and the Sierra Club is unfair. These organizations stress the importance of reducing energy use before replacing fossil fuels, but the documentary suggests otherwise.
Instead of leading viewers towards despair, we need hope and actionable solutions. I recommend The Condor and The Eagle and Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer for more constructive insights on environmentalism and our relationship with the land.
In summary, this film is overly pessimistic and unbalanced in its portrayal of the environmental movement, and it may leave viewers feeling hopeless rather than empowered to make a difference.