Review of Like Dandelion Dust (2009) by Alice S — 09 Nov 2010
I was excited to see a limited release at my mainstream movie theatre, but this burning ember is a bit too indie, a bit too emotionally-manipulative. I swear, there is not one scene in which somebody's eyes are not shrink-wrapped in tears. The story starts really slowly - fitting all the exposition in, setting up the poor dad/rich dad dichotomy - before getting to the central conflict of the birth parents wanting their birth child back from the adopted parents.
The ending, however, espouses more of my personal philosophies. Religion - while uplifting and necessary for some - isn't something to desperately cling to, especially when the only way to save you and yours demands an act of immorality.
Also, Wendy's decision at the end is the right thing to do - predictable but right - and I'm glad she gets in perhaps the most powerful line of the movie, "Is that what you'll teach our son? That poor people can be bought?".
This review of Like Dandelion Dust (2009) was written by Alice S on 09 Nov 2010.
Like Dandelion Dust has generally received positive reviews.
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