ForRaFun Reviews

Reflections of a Life (2006)

Must see

[10/10 · 20 September 2006]

I think this is a film for all adults to see. With one in nine women getting breast cancer, I believe the film teaches a lot about dignity and caring for one another in sickness. It's a must for anyone who has a loved one going through breast cancer. There's some very subtle do and don'ts that this film teaches about respecting the wishes of the sick.

The music was appropriate and not too sappy. Well shot, well written, well thought out. Excellent acting. The make up was incredible. surprising to find out that that it was makeup and that the lead actress is not a cancer survivor herself. (Thank God.) Get the Kleenex; watch a great film.

The Pill (2006)

Great story idea

[8/10 · 23 August 2006]

I saw the film at Rhode Island Int'l film fest and thought it was well written. Good acting. Productions values lacking at times but the story itself was good enough to overcome the technical flaws.

I found the story to be unexpected; I'm glad I read no reviews before I went to see it. It was totally a different film from what the title implied.

It's clear there wasn't a lot of money for sets and lighting but they really didn't detract from the story.

I think the movie is worth watching and has a very serious message....which I won't give away here. You should go and see it just for the surprise ending. I didn't see it coming.

The Mantis Parable (2005)

Amazing Film!

[10/10 · 24 June 2006]

Anyone who gave this film anything less than a 10 was nuts! It was beautiful to look at, had a great story, and music which matched the story perfectly. It was a technical marvel. Most amazing thing is that one guy made it. All of it. The music, the art, the animation, everything! He sought no help from anyone and produced this marvel.

I thought it was one of the best animations I've ever seen. I produce animation films and have been watching this film kick my film's butt all over the country...and deservedly so. I would recommend it for all ages.

Ra