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Paradise Recovered (2010)
Grace-filled look into a tough issue
I had the privilege of seeing the Texas premier of this film. Paradise Recovered looks into the life of Esther, a woman who is a true believer in a very totalitarian religious cult. Bad things happen (I won't give away the plot twists) and Esther encounters real faith, relationships, freedom, and love.
The film is beautifully shot. The lighting, in particular, really caught my attention. In one scene, Esther walks up to a house in the morning and you can see the sun peeking through the trees. The light is not only a beautiful shot, but also a good metaphor. The costumes are spot-on. The dialog is strong in most scenes. Even the crowd scenes show finesse.
Overall, this was a beautiful view into a world that's not remotely beautiful. I'm glad to see an intelligent film tackling this tough issue in a grace-filled way.