After reading a peer view on IMDb, I was cautious when I watched this movie. But I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of universal human emotions depicted in an above average production (compared to many other independent gay-themed movies). A recently disabled young man has to cope with his condition, and the movie shows us his emotional metamorphosis. This follows many classic novels that high school teachers force their students to read (e.g., A Separate Peace and Catcher in the Rye). The main characters are gay. But it could have been a straight protagonist and the plot can still be played out without much change. Sexual orientation is a minor issue here. The gay characters do not display stereotypical "gay" mannerism, so the audience is not constantly reminded that they are gay. Unfortunately, as the movie has a gay protagonist, many straight people would avoid this movie with substance.
To be able to relate to the emotional transformation of the main character, one needs exposure to disabled people and those who help them to live a productive life (e.g. occupational therapists & physical therapists). This film will ring true for those who are disabled or are working with people with disability. They can relate to the transformation of the protagonist. It is instructional on dealing with and moving on with disability.
Together with 'Keep the Lights on', 'Morgan' is a gem of a film that is like a classic novel; 'Morgan' is not an entertaining romance or romantic comedy popular with many viewers. The latter genre, one watches, indulges in the entertaining elements once, and then forget about it. Not this drama, it teaches one about dealing with and moving on with disability.
To be able to relate to the emotional transformation of the main character, one needs exposure to disabled people and those who help them to live a productive life (e.g. occupational therapists & physical therapists). This film will ring true for those who are disabled or are working with people with disability. They can relate to the transformation of the protagonist. It is instructional on dealing with and moving on with disability.
Together with 'Keep the Lights on', 'Morgan' is a gem of a film that is like a classic novel; 'Morgan' is not an entertaining romance or romantic comedy popular with many viewers. The latter genre, one watches, indulges in the entertaining elements once, and then forget about it. Not this drama, it teaches one about dealing with and moving on with disability.