Review of Henry Poole Is Here (2008) by Brett W — 19 Jan 2010
Henry Poole is your run of the mill feel good tale of redemption. Delving into broad, open ended spiritual issues it posits eternal questions regarding the purpose of faith. Is it a frou frou idea that fills us with positive thinking before our light flickers out forever? Or something tangible and with consequence? Whatever you believe this movie cops out big time by simply removing Henry's illness (in fact it never existed?), thus avoiding the inevitable spiritual crises the film, up until then, had mulled over so depressingly. Henry didn't have to make a choice. If anything he decides to symbolically destroy what was left of his faith only to be saved by "it" in the end...or saved by nothing. It could have merely been a reaffirmation that "stuff just happens".
The point then? Think positive until the end, regardless of what is or isn't going to happen to you...I guess...because it doesn't matter anyway. So try not be too bummed when the shit hits the fan, 'cus who knows, there might be a really hot chick living next door to you!
Well, in conclusion, if there's one thing I learned from 'Henry Poole is Here' it's that not only is everything sexier in slow motion, but it's also more deep and spiritual.
This review of Henry Poole Is Here (2008) was written by Brett W on 19 Jan 2010.
Henry Poole Is Here has generally received mixed reviews.
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