My Letter to the World

I was able to see this film through a friend, and I thought it was very well put together. Although there were a few flaws, the acting was superb, screenplay very clever and thought-provoking, and the direction very capable. While the opening credits were a little "low-budget," the rest of the film is a very competent, well put together piece. And I can certainly understand why it won best film at the Westchester Film Festival. The acting from the woman who played Emily was very moving, clearly an actress born to play that role. The little girl was cute, but somehow didn't fit in with the rest of the cast (most little non-professional children seem to stick out that way in other films.) The actor who played Higginson was fine as well. The narration, was weak. Merely a few lines at the end is not enough to give someone credit for being a "narrator." The set was very calming, and the costumes alright. The only thing I found annoying was the fact some of the scenes were (I'm going to be perfectly frank) downright boring. I know the filmmaker was trying to get across a point, but at some points I thought I was going to fall asleep, but of course I did not.

The flashback sequences, I thought, seemed like they were purely filler. They didn't really fit in that much with the film, and I think it was just a way for the screenplay writer's daughter to be in the movie. But she was an adorable little actress, but her part didn't seem completely needed in the film itself.

In general, I would love to see this film anytime and highly recommend it to lovers of Dickinson, such as myself. It stays true to her story, making it an enjoyable film. I give this 7 out of 10 stars.