Whilst the gifted cast deliver truly magnificent and lifelike performances, Blackbird is a film about the end of terminal illness with euthanasia that's surprisingly touching, poignant, funny and beautifully executed. Roger Michell's simply staggering film is almost the perfect definition of a powerful family drama. Not meaning it's for kids, but despite the occasional comical aspect, it's utterly serious and digs deep.
Does Blackbird fall far enough to reach your heart? Definitely for some, but that's not guaranteed. Is it enough to make you cry? Not necessarily, due to a significant reason. But is it memorable or truly affecting? Yes. This euthanasia-themed drama set around a family's final weekend with the exceptional lead played by Susan Sarandon will make you laugh during examples such as family dinner scenes, but especially around the end, will make you cry.
Well, the reason tears aren't guaranteed to slide down your cheeks, despite the emotionally gripping sad moments, is truly because of the unforeseeably frequent splotches of true humour. How didn't this film get labeled a drama-comedy at least? It's still mainly a drama of course, as it focuses on a TON of thematic elements leading to family disputes and the mature theme, euthanasia. The cast delivers staggering performances and the story is pretty pacy.
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Does Blackbird fall far enough to reach your heart? Definitely for some, but that's not guaranteed. Is it enough to make you cry? Not necessarily, due to a significant reason. But is it memorable or truly affecting? Yes. This euthanasia-themed drama set around a family's final weekend with the exceptional lead played by Susan Sarandon will make you laugh during examples such as family dinner scenes, but especially around the end, will make you cry.
Well, the reason tears aren't guaranteed to slide down your cheeks, despite the emotionally gripping sad moments, is truly because of the unforeseeably frequent splotches of true humour. How didn't this film get labeled a drama-comedy at least? It's still mainly a drama of course, as it focuses on a TON of thematic elements leading to family disputes and the mature theme, euthanasia. The cast delivers staggering performances and the story is pretty pacy.
If you liked this review, check out the full review and other reviews at aussieboyreviews.