There have been hundreds of sports movies made in the past few decades that are consistently conveying the messages of morality and hard work. Forever Strong, however, after officially declaring it as a flop from the box office, made me think about its true message and essence for its viewers. I mean, this is not the director's first film, they have a pretty good line up for a cast, and the family themes applied in a sports backdrop is kinda cool to start with.
This true-to-life indie film is indeed clean for the new generation audience yet never fails to deliver its themes about family, loyalty and respect, and defining what we truly earn from hard labor and determination.
After several attempts in his directorial career to be at the limelight, Ryan Little (director Saints and Soldiers) still fails to be uniquely different with his talents and maintains mediocrity in his style. However, the themes are well instilled in the story that makes it sensible from start to finish, i guess others will find it somehow cornyish in a way. May I also add specifically that the father and son aspect of the movie is nicely portrayed by Faris and Donahue with mildly similar impact with the film October Sky (Jake Gyllenhaal, 1999).
The very heat of the game is good (actually rough since it's Rugby), the acting is definitely a bit over than the passing grade, but what matters is to still have these type of movies that simply provides basic lessons about learning the hard way, manners, and again RESPECT. Strong is a recommended film for the young audience and the Mana/spirit of good prevails evil is spread all over the almost 2 hour film.
This true-to-life indie film is indeed clean for the new generation audience yet never fails to deliver its themes about family, loyalty and respect, and defining what we truly earn from hard labor and determination.
After several attempts in his directorial career to be at the limelight, Ryan Little (director Saints and Soldiers) still fails to be uniquely different with his talents and maintains mediocrity in his style. However, the themes are well instilled in the story that makes it sensible from start to finish, i guess others will find it somehow cornyish in a way. May I also add specifically that the father and son aspect of the movie is nicely portrayed by Faris and Donahue with mildly similar impact with the film October Sky (Jake Gyllenhaal, 1999).
The very heat of the game is good (actually rough since it's Rugby), the acting is definitely a bit over than the passing grade, but what matters is to still have these type of movies that simply provides basic lessons about learning the hard way, manners, and again RESPECT. Strong is a recommended film for the young audience and the Mana/spirit of good prevails evil is spread all over the almost 2 hour film.
hmmm promising synopsis... ill be looking forward to get a copy of this film...but the way how does this differ from other sport type of movies?? say space jam, goal and the true to life movie adaptation of coarch carter?
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ReplyDeletethanks for the post sir syder...
ReplyDeleteyes very different in its theme. it's just that i like the manner of transition of the character from being too stubborn and proud (thought it was totally hopeless for this guy Faris) to somebody who see's the real value of life/ family/ and friendship. it's a good family movie i guess.
i wouldn't suggest Goal and Coach Carter for little kids though :) ... and by the way never knew until in the end that this was a true to life story. nearly comparable to remember the titans...