By the Grace of... (2021) User Reviews

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[richwoodhall · 1/10 · 26 December 2021]

Terrible beyond imagination Please Don't give up your life watching this rubbish.

Poor acting Poor story No substance whatsoever The main guy is like a lump of wood floating down a river serving no propose to the acting world .

Beautiful film-- a refreshing approach to storytelling

[patryshkah · 10/10 · 26 December 2021]

A beautiful film exploring death, time, and relationships both novel and old. It's a thoughtful exploration of difficult questions and themes and uses an effective script, colors, dream sequences, and a documentary style format to explore them. I'm not surprised it has won so many awards--this isn't your typical film nor a regurgitation of a big budget Hollywood production but a truly a refreshing way to tell one's story. I cried watching the film and look forward to seeing more from this director.

Great film

[samskove · 10/10 · 11 January 2021]

Really beautiful film - smart, New Wave-esque pacing, while also posing challenging, thoughtfully articulated questions about what we're meant to do with the time we have.

Breathtaking film

[fridayiminlove-71129 · 10/10 · 27 December 2021]

This was a beautiful film about discovering a Huntington's disease diagnosis. It's also about the relationships with his friends as he revels his diagnosis. It was a I really enjoyed the directors point of view.

Inspired filmmaking

[lucasbriffa · 10/10 · 3 January 2022]

I had an incredible time working on this feature. Throughout the production stages with writer, director, and lead actor Dylan Reid, there was an overwhelming feeling that I was a part of something profound.

The wealth of the film is not just in the compelling and authentic storyline, but also in the brave filmmaking. Dylan captures fictional and non-fictional moments in the production process to create a deeply sincere piece of cinema about his own experience with Huntington's disease.

I hope the final cut inspires all who watch as much as producing the film inspired me.

An contender for autofiction film of the year

[homershew · 10/10 · 5 January 2022]

By the Grace of... is serious contender for best 2021 autofictional film alongside Bergman Island by Mia Hansen-Løve that extrapolate on the experience of being a filmmaker and how the vicissitudes of life impact the desire to make movies.

Compared to the serialized autofictional works like Lena Dunham's Girls (also an Oberlin grad), Aziz Ansari's Master of None, or Jill Soloway's I Love Dick, Reid is able to succinctly weave a narrative that touches the highpoints of the struggle of disease and filmmaking. It also benefits from having better supporting actors that don't rest on celebrity laurels like the above mentioned television programs.

The film lacks any aspects of escapism and instead is gutting throughout- prepare yourself before watching.

Moving and worth a watch

[alanmarchal · 9/10 · 19 January 2022]

I enjoyed it overall. Yes the budget is obviously smaller than your typical blockbuster but the resulting emotions are raw and powerful. Certainly raising awareness of Huntington disease.

An incredible accomplishment

[katecorneliusschecter · 10/10 · 20 January 2022]

A raw and beautiful portrait of someone dealing with his world turning upside down. I'm very honored to have been involved with this film that is not only a personal story of crisis, but a true-to-life illustration of the importance of friendship.

Dylan

[kgano-45341 · 10/10 · 3 February 2024]

I thought this movie was done really well. My mom recommended it to me and I could relate on so many levels. My father is currently dying from HD. We didn't talk for 20 years and I found out about a year ago I could also possibly have this too. (I'm currently 30) This has been impossible for me to process, let alone tell all of my loved ones. I go back and forth if I want to find out or not. I wish I could talk to you personally, Dylan..

This absolutely broke my heart because I can feel every moment with you. The disbelief, the things people try to come up with to ease you. The blank stare. The heart break and the roller coaster of emotions..