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The Waltons' Homecoming (2021)
What a terrible movie!
Honestly, if you are a fan of the Waltons like I am, you'd have to be hard pressed to even feel like you were watching a movie about the same family! The acting was terrible and I felt like the actors were trying too hard. These people had NOTHING in common with the family that I've been watching since the 1970's! There was just no feel for the characters and I agree with other reviewers, to hear the kids cursing was so ridiculous and out of character with the original family! I am surprised Richard Thomas would be associated with this debacle! The 1 decent thing was him doing the narration but that certainly couldn't save this poor excuse of a movie!! HUGE disappointment!
Adam (2009)
Wonderful film!
I had the privilege of viewing this movie on Tues. night. I was in eager anticipation, as the subject of mental health is a passion of mine.
For me, the movie was bittersweet. We see how Adam grows from a lonely introvert to a sensitive and serious man, who experiences love in spite of his challenges. Whether or not this love works out, is not the issue; it's what Adam learns along the way about life that I feel is beautiful.
The portrayal of Rose's father is so important to the film, in my opinion. We find this so called "normal" person who epitomizes those who are still in fear of a person with mental illness. Buchwald only sees the outside of a person and doesn't really give Adam a chance to show his inner self, talents and strengths. How ironic it is that Mr. Buchwald turns out to be the true "mentally ill" person in the film! Unfortunately, many people in our society still have similar beliefs about those who are "different". By educating people about those who are "challenged", hopefully the stigma of mental illness can be lifted.
This film made me laugh, made me cry and made me think! As far as I am concerned, when a movie has those characteristics, it has been a huge success. I don't know any movie that has moved me like this in a long, long time!