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River (2015)
I love to love
I had been meaning to watch this series, for some time. Having seen the trailer for it, and knowing the work and depth of the lead actor, Stellan Skarsgård, I knew it would be good.
To call or rate this series good, is an understatement and not worthy. It is simply marvelous. Without giving any of the plot away and keeping this spoiler free, it is a mystery, thriller and love story, all intertwined. At times harrowing, funny, dark and sinister, it never fails to remain true to the emotional heart and truth of the story.
The acting from the lead actor/actress is not short of stunning, which can be said of even the supporting cast.
My only compliant of this series is this, it should have been nominated for every television award possible.
The last 9 minutes of the final episode, has one of the most beautiful endings, anyone can view and is emotional and heartbreaking, yet hopeful. It is even life affirming.
Fluke (1995)
A gem of a movie
Having just looked at this, small, understated movie, I am totally knocked out by it. Here we have a movie that teaches us something about ourselves, life and love. It does not bombard us with visual effects, nor does it try to be anything but what it really is, a beautiful movie. From all of the actors,from the leads and even smaller parts, even the old bag lady, compliment this movie. Fluke works is so many ways, with a score that is matched with perfect photography. Special credit must go to the dog trainers and the director, it must have been such a joy to see this film coming together and completed into such a great and special movie. I fully intent to buy this on DVD, and to read the book. As an animal lover and a fan of all the adult leads, voice actors as well, this was a pleasure to watch and a movie that deserved to smash all box office records. Yet even if it did not, I am sure it will live on in the memories of all of the people who have seen it, for many years to come, and will get better with each viewing. Well done Fluke.