The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) Reviews
- Starring:
- Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, (more)
- Director(s):
- Julian Schnabel
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Drama
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful I've read lots of reviews here....some raving...same hating. I'm in between. I'm a foreign film lover so "reading" my movies isn't an issue. The slow factor was my only problem. I LOVED the ... Read More I've read lots of reviews here....some raving...same hating. I'm in between. I'm a foreign film lover so "reading" my movies isn't an issue. The slow factor was my only problem. I LOVED the perspective inside someone's mind when they can't verbally communicate. I would have enjoyed more of a narrative of the man's life being shown. I can only give it three stars, but I think it's a movie we'd all benefit from viewing. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful This a a depressing, emotional, and touching film. It shows how one man managed to accept and find some joy in his tragic life. He is completely paralyzed by a stroke and uses only his left eye to ... Read More This a a depressing, emotional, and touching film. It shows how one man managed to accept and find some joy in his tragic life. He is completely paralyzed by a stroke and uses only his left eye to communicate with nurses, doctors, family, and friends. The film does have flaws because at times the emotional impact is weaker than expected but the story and acting are solid and filled with poetry and thought provoking questions about life, love, God, etc. It will definitely make you appreciate life and count your own blessings. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Great story of persistence, courage, and intellectual engagement of a totally paralyzed man. Despite the odd camera angles, this technique really worked to capture Bauby's perspective. Though it is ... Read More Great story of persistence, courage, and intellectual engagement of a totally paralyzed man. Despite the odd camera angles, this technique really worked to capture Bauby's perspective. Though it is in French, you have a choice to have the English translation for English dialogue or subtitles, if you prefer to read. In fact, you can have both turned on at once and compare the spoken English to the subtitle. Odd arrangement but it works. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful While very innovative without being too artsy, nevertheless, this film is not for everyone. By its very nature/storyline it can be claustrophobic, though funny. And the back story builds slowly, but ... Read More While very innovative without being too artsy, nevertheless, this film is not for everyone. By its very nature/storyline it can be claustrophobic, though funny. And the back story builds slowly, but with a payoff worth waiting for. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful In French, but I went into the menus and changed spoken language to English and no subtitling so it was okay to watch then. Tragic but inspiring true story. Motivates one to life life, don't sit on ... Read More In French, but I went into the menus and changed spoken language to English and no subtitling so it was okay to watch then. Tragic but inspiring true story. Motivates one to life life, don't sit on the couch and do nothing, waiting to have a massive stroke from whence you will only be able to wink an eye. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful on many mouth breathers out there. "Boo hoo, it's in french, waaahhhhh..."
I have to read subtitles...waaahhh..."
If you're unable to empathize with the condition of the main character you better ... Read More on many mouth breathers out there. "Boo hoo, it's in french, waaahhhhh..."
I have to read subtitles...waaahhh..."
If you're unable to empathize with the condition of the main character you better go looking for your humanity, because it seems you lost it somewhere along the way. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful What an amazing film! Had you told me that I'd be watching most of the movie from the point of view of one eye AND subitles, I definitely would have passed. I'm glad I did not have prior knowledge. ... Read More What an amazing film! Had you told me that I'd be watching most of the movie from the point of view of one eye AND subitles, I definitely would have passed. I'm glad I did not have prior knowledge. This film really made me think and feel and it was very poetic. This is one of those rare films that actually takes you out of life and into the film. Great great movie. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful for me it was a wonderfull movie;what happens to Bauby was the most sadly thing
i ever seen,he did learn the hard way the real meaning of life.at the end of the movie
i was crying.he may rest in ... Read More for me it was a wonderfull movie;what happens to Bauby was the most sadly thing
i ever seen,he did learn the hard way the real meaning of life.at the end of the movie
i was crying.he may rest in peace. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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