Persistence (2003) User Reviews

For about 10 minutes, it's a pretty good little film

[planktonrules · 8/10 · 5 August 2007]

This is a short film that was included on the DVD for the full-length film THE REPUBLIC OF LOVE. Apparently DVDs from "The Film Movement Series" are a monthly independent film release and come with a short movie as well. Not bad for a DVD extra! This is a super-simple little film with a minimum of dialog. The film begins in what looks like a hospital or nursing home. A resident named "Henry" is wheelchair-bound and says nothing, but he spends most of the movie trying to slowly escape--even though each time, the tough nurse stops him and returns him to his room. In some ways it looked like a live version of a Warner Brothers cartoon, as the action seems pretty silly at first, but over time the real motivations become apparent and the film delivers a nice fitting conclusion.

Considering it's only about 10 minutes long, what can it hurt?! Give it a try.

A very surprising film.

[lisagreen1119 · 10/10 · 5 February 2008]

I rented "The Republic of Love" and was surprised to see the link for this film in the menu selections. I clicked on it thinking it was a trailer for a new movie. I was pleased to find that it was a short film, included as a bonus. I don't think I've ever been through such a gamut of emotion in a 10 minute period of time before - ever. I laughed. Then I cried. Then I called my husband. To tell him how much I love him. This film is for anyone who believes in love. Do yourself a favor. Make it a point to watch this lovely little film. And if you are one of those poor, lost souls who doesn't believe in love... watch anyone. Maybe you'll change your mind.