Sing Sing
yeah uh so what Amelie did in making me happy and great again, this did the polar opposite and removed that immediately. i cried so farking hard in this holy crap that was so good
an incredibly heartfelt dedication and homage to the prisoners of sing sing. we got an insight of a handful of dreamers searching for an out among the bleak misery of iron bars and concrete walls. in this story we learn the importance of the arts and how something that to many people may disregard and put down, this is all some people of got. some people see this as their only will to keep living and some see it as their only way of living. we see the importance and effects of time, BOTH in a good and bad way. hardened criminals fall for the theatre bug over time, but time can also be the worst news to hear more of. this was so moving to watch, but the last thing i was wanting on a friday night with HSP's.
the visuals. good god man. i love how close personal the audition scenes were. grabbed each person in the best light and showed you their unapologetic selves. that shot of the two by the caged windows, one with small gap and the other fully barred contradicted the weight of their letters and actual intentions. that subtle symbolism was beautiful. the tones the film brings out is so attentive. i love.
colman domingo. i have never heard of you before in my life but sir, you are amazing. you delivered such a raw and honest performance i felt that it was so engaging to watch. you wore your emotions on your sleeve and proved yourself to be such a skilled and talented actor. everyone in this acted amazingly, i couldnt tell where the script even was at some points, it seemed too authentic to be written. the connection and chemistry was heartwarming and really translated that time can create these bonds between people. UGH seeing "as himself" SCREWED ME HARD MAN.
i wholeheartedly believe this is not appreciated enough. idk how many awards this movie has won but its not enough. it deserves so much. i loved it. but at the same time it made me cry so its ass.
bro damn even thinking about some of its moments right now is making me emotional wtf