So tonights' film was Remember Me, with Robert Pattinson playing the moody and rebellious Tyler Hawkins, who meets up with Ally Craig (played by Emilie de Ravin). They soon discover that their somewhat troubled lives have things in common. Ally witnessed the murder of her Mother. Tyler found the body of his elder Brother who had comitted suicide.
They are also both children of divorced parents. And through these common bonds, they help each other through their troubles.
Tyler has a close bond with his gifted younger sister (Caroline) and plays an essential role in her day to day life. Which could not be said for their father; Charles Hawkins, ably portrayed by Pierce Brosnan.
All this and more is what makes this film. You need to watch it, follow it, pick up all the references, don't question it. Follow the story, build with the film the relationships of the characters.
It is all the small details, coincidences, crossing paths, everyday troubles and relationships that weave themselves neatly into a fine, but somewhat unremarkable story.
Unremarkable that is, until the end of the film.
Yes indeed, it is 105 minutes of story telling and plot development and 3 minutes of gob-smacking, sad, unexpected, but first class conclusion.
If you haven't seen the film, see it. Buy it. Rent it. Watch it, but do not look it up, or ask anybody about it. Don't read any synopsis or spoilers or anything! Just watch it.
If you have read this, you will know there's an ending worth watching, as long as you don't know what it is, then it's a film worth watching.
Really enjoyed this film and I hope you all do too.
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