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This movie, Unplanned, was one that I anticipated. Trailers popped up periodically for months. The story was very compelling.
I will admit that I have a strong attraction to movies based on a true story. Real lives, real drama, and real transformation win my attention. Weave in a message that is important to life and I am ready to buy my tickets.
A good person enters into the world of Planned Parenthood. Her personal saga is uncovered and adds to the intricacies of the story. Family and friends and faith all play a part in this narrative.
The movie portrayed the presence of extreme protesters and terse rants on the part of the right to life crowd. The obnoxious ones were a small minority but they were clearly identified in the story. At the same the majority of the life side were depicted as kind, gracious, and helpful.
Thankfully, the side of Choice were also depicted well. They were portrayed largely as good people albeit surrounded in a volatile atmosphere. Desperate young women with few apparent alternatives come to the clinic seeking a solution.
The chief adversary was left unexplained. Thoughts of greed, power, bitterness, and the like were introduced as possibilities. But, more questions than speculation were presented.
The one antagonist was cast well. She displayed and portrayed the intent of the Choice side. It was unlikable.
I liked the movie. Prayer works. Christians need to persevere. Unborn babies need to be protected.
When abortion happens, it is ugly. An innocent life that ends because of human intent, it is heartbreaking. The movie wrencheed my soul.
Reflecting over this film, I have good thoughts that sometimes justice prevails in the courtroom. Family is a genuine support group. Husbands can do well. Forgiveness from a merciful God is wonderful.
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Austria is a country with a rich history and filled with a people proud of their nation. History took a horrible turn for the worst with the rise of the Nazi’s who put an unspeakably ugly grip on the European continent under the brutal demagoguery of Adolf Hitler. Jews in the nation were persecuted, slaughtered and robbed of their personal possessions.
One of the many families that felt the excruciating oppression of the Nazis were the Altmann’s. They were torn apart by the Nazi take-over. As a family, survival meant some stayed behind while others fled for their lives.
While the Altmann’s fled the Nazi took over their home and stole their art treasures. The portrait of Aunt Adele by Klimt was the center piece. She was the sparkling painting decked in gold leaf throughout, a thorough masterpiece.
Maria Altmann has aged into her senior years when she discovers that she may have a chance of recovering her family paintings through an intricate series of hearings. She taps a relative, he is a young inexperienced lawyer. She trusts him and chases her dream of being reunited with what was once her family’s property.
It is an arduous legal battle. The venue for the grinding litigation starts in Austria, moves to America and finishes with arbitration in Austria. Justice is ultimately served.
Strong performances by both lead actors drives the story. Even the supporting roles of the Austrian patriot trying to make amends for his father’s unexplainable choices adds to the story. The viewer is treated to a long story which is unfolded in a short movie. It is a true story that makes anyone who is a real human being cheer for the little person.
When a wrong is corrected, then I am riveted to the story. Set up a Goliath and his brother against a little David and I am paying attention. Maybe governmental bureaucracy and the smug attitude of arrogant people will always get my goat.
Certainly, this one bright story among so many that are still hoping for redemption makes this victory shine so brightly. I liked this movie. In fact I really liked this movie and I am glad that I saw it and I recommend it to you.
Helen Mirren is a favorite. Ryan Reynolds was splendid. Bruhl and Holmes were great supporting roles. Now, I would take that opportunity to see the painting for myself if I am ever in the area.
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