Review of Half Nelson (2006) by Spangle — 17 Jun 2016
A great indie character study, Half Nelson paints a heartbreaking picture of two people from different worlds that find themselves in tough times. Together, they rely on one another with mutual respect and compassion.
Without one another, who knows what would become of them. Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps turn in very good performances here in this really sad and moving film. Well-written and well-directed, Half Nelson does a great job creating multidimensional characters that help to bring their stories to life.
With good pacing, it really keeps your attention as you watch these two fall down the rabbit hole into more and more trouble. Plus, I really like the ending. Will they change? Will they stay the same? It is up to you based on what you know of these characters and I enjoyed that ambiguity.
Overall, Half Nelson is an engaging and realistic film of addiction in the inner city.
This review of Half Nelson (2006) was written by Spangle on 17 Jun 2016.
Half Nelson has generally received very positive reviews.
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