Review of Half Nelson (1985) by Augustine H — 10 Oct 2011
"Half Nelson" is a spare, original story with exquisitely natural and fresh performances delivered by Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps and Anthony Mackie. The film focuses on the lives of one teacher and student in an intimate and up-close way. "Half Nelson" looks at specific lives and does not generalize. There is little exposition, and so much of what we learn about the characters is deduced from how they said something, rather than what they said.
I recommend it because it is well conceived, directed and performed.
This review of Half Nelson (1985) was written by Augustine H on 10 Oct 2011.
Half Nelson has generally received very positive reviews.
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