SO, holy crap was this a depressing movie. i knew it was going to be a bummer but i didn't realize it was going to be a down right empty, hopeless "want to die now" movie. i just sat there after the movie for a couple of minutes not having one freaking thing to say. wow, pretty much sums it up.the movie was very well made. the actors did a fantastic job with their respective parts and the story was unfortunately very realistic. it was probably not the best movie for me to be watching at this time in my life but whatever. it is what it is. i probably wouldn't recommend this movie for people to watch. it's just far to depressing and hopeless.
SO, it took me over two months but i was finally able to finish watching the second season. most of the segments i already got to view when i went to {THIS} last year but my favorite episode from this season was the last show. it was called "john smith" and they followed seven lives of men who all had one thing in common, their name. seven different men, one person. john smith. they had an 11 week old baby, an 8, 23, 36, 43, 56, 79 year old. all at the different stages of the life of john smith. it was truly an amazing idea and story. it made me really think about my life, how i've lived, my childhood, my teen years, marriage, babies, where i'm at right now, and how i want the rest of my life to be. what have i done with this life? not much really. what do i want in this life? to do something amazing. can i do that? i don't really know. i would like to think i could but i'm afraid i don't have the confidence to do it. the episode really struck a chord with me. i would really really really recommend watching it. and you should totally start listening to this american life. i know i'm preaching but you really should. it's a brilliant show.
