Well, what better way to begin this series than with the film that inspired it! Admittedly, despite its 2004 release date, I only got around to seeing CRASH last month...
I'd been putting it off for weeks since my sister had recommended it. And as well as the seemingly over-dramatic stills featured on the case, the 'ensemble cast' was giving me good reason to leave it at the back of the cupboard forever. I must admit a cast list that includes Sandra Bullock ('Miss Congeniality'), Matt Dillon ('There's Something About Mary'), Brendan Fraser ('The Mummy', 'George Of The Jungle') and rapper Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges wouldn't normally entice me when the film is supposed to be a drama. However, I had to keep in mind that this film had won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture in 2005 - and for good reason.
CRASH delves into the racism that supposedly runs rife in L.A. and the impact it has on its citizens. In a similar fashion to the 2003 romantic comedy film, 'Love Actually', CRASH shows how 13 people of different racial backgrounds impact and collide with each other. As the back of the case explains, "...CRASH boldly reminds us of the importance of tolerance".
I found this movie incredibly moving. I was interested and in suspense the whole way through. The critic from Screen Daily put my feelings about this film into words when they said, "The film's most powerful moments are so realistic that they're almost excruciating..." I cried at four different points in this movie, and at other points I found myself looking away out of shame, as I knew what was going to happen and it felt particularly real for me.
The sentiment I was left with after the conclusion of this film was haunting. I have thought back to the reality of that film's meaning quite frequently since watching it, and have found my eyes opened to the issues that the movie explored. I appreciate the intricate nature of the storyline, which the more I consider, the more I realise how clever it really is.
"The sentiment I was left with after the conclusion of this film was haunting."
Now perhaps I was just particularly susceptible to clever storylines or serious meanings when I watched CRASH that fateful day, but even still I recommend you explore it and see what it means for you. At the very least, you can watch it for the ensemble cast.
I'd been putting it off for weeks since my sister had recommended it. And as well as the seemingly over-dramatic stills featured on the case, the 'ensemble cast' was giving me good reason to leave it at the back of the cupboard forever. I must admit a cast list that includes Sandra Bullock ('Miss Congeniality'), Matt Dillon ('There's Something About Mary'), Brendan Fraser ('The Mummy', 'George Of The Jungle') and rapper Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges wouldn't normally entice me when the film is supposed to be a drama. However, I had to keep in mind that this film had won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture in 2005 - and for good reason.
CRASH delves into the racism that supposedly runs rife in L.A. and the impact it has on its citizens. In a similar fashion to the 2003 romantic comedy film, 'Love Actually', CRASH shows how 13 people of different racial backgrounds impact and collide with each other. As the back of the case explains, "...CRASH boldly reminds us of the importance of tolerance".
I found this movie incredibly moving. I was interested and in suspense the whole way through. The critic from Screen Daily put my feelings about this film into words when they said, "The film's most powerful moments are so realistic that they're almost excruciating..." I cried at four different points in this movie, and at other points I found myself looking away out of shame, as I knew what was going to happen and it felt particularly real for me.
The sentiment I was left with after the conclusion of this film was haunting. I have thought back to the reality of that film's meaning quite frequently since watching it, and have found my eyes opened to the issues that the movie explored. I appreciate the intricate nature of the storyline, which the more I consider, the more I realise how clever it really is.
"The sentiment I was left with after the conclusion of this film was haunting."
Now perhaps I was just particularly susceptible to clever storylines or serious meanings when I watched CRASH that fateful day, but even still I recommend you explore it and see what it means for you. At the very least, you can watch it for the ensemble cast.
"When moving at the speed of life, we are bound to collide with each other."
I love Chris Bridges!
ReplyDeleteMe too but who would actually think he could act? Also thanks for the comments, you're the only one who cares!
ReplyDeleteWhat are you implying when you say you left it for weeks to watch because your sister recommended it?? :)
ReplyDeleteMy apologies, Amanda! I had actually meant that in general: I had been putting it off 'since the day my sister had recommended it to me', but yes, I guess it does come across that way! Sorry - I take it all back :)
ReplyDeleteTis ok, I was only stirring anyway as I know I do like some pretty lame movies :) I really like your blog it is very informative and VERY well written!
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