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21 Grams
(2003),
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, rated R for
language, sexuality, some violence and drug use
How much does
life weigh?
  Starring: Sean Penn,
Naomi Watts, Benicio del Toro, Melissa Leo, Charlotte Gainsbourg,
Danny Huston, John Rubinstein
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★☆☆
- great
"They say we all lose 21
grams at the exact moment of our death... everyone. The weight
of a stack of nickels. The weight of a hummingbird... a
chocolate bar." –
Paul Rivers
Why watch this?
Penn, Watts and del Toro - what a power trio!
Plot Summary:
This painful drama follows three individuals: A terminally ill
mathematician, a grieving mother, and a reformed ex-convict, who
find their fates intertwined after a tragic accident shakes
their lives.
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Dad's Preview: There is a
weight to this film, which is apropos based on
its title. Its plot's weight bears down on the
characters, who are each living through their
own tragedies. Here, there are no glee-filled
situations. Actions have outcomes with
consequences, and it's usually unpleasant. The
three lead actors, Penn, Watts and del Toro,
also add a heavy dose of gravitas with their
wonderful performances. This is an emotional,
but rewarding, marathon run. |
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