Overall, a very good movie and reason to go back to the theater!
The filming itself could use editing and there were moments that were contrived, however it touched on serious subjects and did a good job of portraying these issues from many angles. It was not predictable though at times I feared it was going to be.
Though the movie is hardly a documentary, it still serves as a strong vehicle for the conditions that existed in India during the rise of Mother Teresa and even today. And as such, it is very moving and educational. The live action is much more powerful than any still photos could ever convey.
It was provocative in a good way-- we discussed it for quite a while. And it is important to watch the film past all the credits to see some out-takes from the filming and some commentary from the actors and director. The casting found amazing people to play some of the parts, I think many were local people.
Go see this movie, it is a great alternative to all the super-hero and just plain Hollywood-ized stuff being produced in the USA.
The filming itself could use editing and there were moments that were contrived, however it touched on serious subjects and did a good job of portraying these issues from many angles. It was not predictable though at times I feared it was going to be.
Though the movie is hardly a documentary, it still serves as a strong vehicle for the conditions that existed in India during the rise of Mother Teresa and even today. And as such, it is very moving and educational. The live action is much more powerful than any still photos could ever convey.
It was provocative in a good way-- we discussed it for quite a while. And it is important to watch the film past all the credits to see some out-takes from the filming and some commentary from the actors and director. The casting found amazing people to play some of the parts, I think many were local people.
Go see this movie, it is a great alternative to all the super-hero and just plain Hollywood-ized stuff being produced in the USA.
