Lily and Paul summon their loved ones to their beach house for one final gathering before Lily decides to end her long battle with ALS. The couple plans a loving weekend complete with holiday traditions, but the mood becomes strained when unresolved issues surface between Lily and her daughters Jennifer and Anna.
First of all, this is nowhere near a one-star movie. It baffles me how people can give a film like this the lowest possible score when the movie has good points and bad, definitely amounting to a higher score than aforementioned.
First of all the subject of Blackbird is an interesting examination of end-of-life, packing a sometimes overly-emotional punch, illuminating not only Lily's end but the entirety of a precious life well lived. The film boasts a terrific leading performance from Sarandon, keeping things focused and always demanding your attention. Whilst Winslet's performance as her overbearing daughter is also splendid to watch. The film as a whole though feels rather empty, it's a heavy subject that is given a light touch when it comes to its emotional weight. The subject matter feels diluted by staying on the surface and never going too deep with these characters' conflicts. The film is worth watching for a few note-worthy performances but it's not a film to write home about.
First of all, this is nowhere near a one-star movie. It baffles me how people can give a film like this the lowest possible score when the movie has good points and bad, definitely amounting to a higher score than aforementioned.
First of all the subject of Blackbird is an interesting examination of end-of-life, packing a sometimes overly-emotional punch, illuminating not only Lily's end but the entirety of a precious life well lived. The film boasts a terrific leading performance from Sarandon, keeping things focused and always demanding your attention. Whilst Winslet's performance as her overbearing daughter is also splendid to watch. The film as a whole though feels rather empty, it's a heavy subject that is given a light touch when it comes to its emotional weight. The subject matter feels diluted by staying on the surface and never going too deep with these characters' conflicts. The film is worth watching for a few note-worthy performances but it's not a film to write home about.