Unshy with its sorrow, the film finds lift in showing one person helping another see why they survived when others they care for did not. There’s an aim to making choices for how one can and should endure after hurtful losses, and it starts with forgiving yourself. Hopeful and reflective lessons like that—delivered with dignity and put to film for impressionable audiences—will always have a vital place for thoughtful entertainment.
Read MoreWhere James Cameron previously succeeded in his lengthy epics was when scripts were flipped at some point to shift power dynamics and emotional anchors dramatically. Look no further than the leap and advancement from The Terminator to T2. Shockingly, a copy machine was used in place of a springboard, and the disappointing storytelling results show—no matter how pretty it all looks.
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