My daughter is her 20's loved this film and wanted us to see it which we did a few days ago. The plot was not bad, but maybe a little unrealistic unless people in Humboldt county are really as unrealistic as the protagonist who ran off with that girl without asking more thorough questions. What I found disturbing is the idealism of this little community portrayed in the film which may not be so unrealistic in the real world. Although living in corporate America may turn many people off, living in la la land may not such a productive life style either. The movie did make me feel that legalizing marijuana would probably be a good move for this country. I didn't know how I felt about this until I saw this movie. I understand billions of our tax dollars are spent fighting the illicit behavior on account this plant. I think if it were a legally controlled substance such as alcohol is there might be less of a black market, less crime and maybe less loss of life. So if any good came out of this movie for me, it was to help make up my mind on this issue. How the young child in this story (as well as the other children) being reared in Humbolt county, I found rather distressing. She was exposed to much more than a child ought to be exposed at her age and more isolated. How productive were their lives really? If everyone lived like that (as hinted by one of the characters) would we have the medicines and the inventions we have that make our lives better or more meaningful. Also these characters are typical of those who live on the edge taking risks that would make a parent cringe and not something you'd not want them to share with their own children. Maybe it is just a phase that will pass with age and maturity.
Review of Humboldt County
