Having read Simon Winchester's electrifying book, "The Professor and the Madman," I was still overwhelmed by the cinematic victory that the movie achieves. Probably the very best that any cinematic rendition of a great book could ever achieve is a dramatic outline hitting the most salient scenes, emotions and lyrics.
This movie is so interesting en moving, a must see!!
All the aspects that make a tale engrossing are at play in this movie . From the start I was involved with all the characters and the plot and , as it unfolded , so both drama and lead roles became richer and even more believable and moving .
You must watch this if you are an academic, particularly if you rely upon a research base to your work and career. Wait for the lines between the two main characters about the difference between being a madman and a professor.
I stumbled upon this movie by accident, started watching without knowing what to expect and, well... it is a precious marble.
This movie is from a whole other level and is a true gem.The story itself this film is telling is one that must be known for everyone.
It's difficult to understand why professional reviewers panned this movie. One review I saw seemed to be desperately hunting for something, anything to criticise, no matter how incidental to the story.
Yes, the story seams quite unrealistic sometimes but it is a very enjoyable film. Excellent acting from both Mel Gibson and Sean Penn.
A movie, which you'll remember for days. oscar worthy performances.
