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Name of the movie you are reviewing: Flowers for Algernon
Matthew Modine stars in this adaptation of the classic novel by Daniel Keyes. In the film, Modine plays Charlie Gordon, a gentle, simple man with an IQ of 68 who is the subject of an intelligence-enhancing experiment. This lowly janitor, who was the butt of many of his co-workers' jokes, is soon alienating his friends by quoting Shakespeare and reading Aramaic. Unfortunately, his heightened intelligence proves to be temporary and he soon slides back into being unintelligent.
Review:
This is a touching story of a gentle, mentally-handicapped man who faces the chance of a lifetime and the hard changes that come with it. After undergoing experimental brain surgery to increase his intelligence, Charlie (Matthew Modine) is emboldened with his newfound genius, but finds himself questioning the value of his intellect and struggling to accept his former self. He confides in Algernon, a lab mouse who has had the same procedure, and his teacher, Alice (Kelli Williams), who he begins to fall for. Adapted from Daniel Keyes’ timeless novel, “Flowers for Algernon” is an acclaimed drama of self-discovery, the unbreakable bonds we form with those who understand us and the capacity we hold to change.
No movie could never do the book justice. To those of us whom the book touched in the most profound and deepest ways, we understand that it is impossible to capture the story in its depth and magnificence. The director even appears to signify this, subtly, via the dialogue when Charly and Alice leave the cinema. Nevertheless, this is still worth a watch. It captures the basic essence of the legend. This story will still touch your heart, but the book will change it forever. Paraphrase from the movie: If you have a mind without a heart, it is trivial/wasted.
If nothing else please have a heart if you don't have a mind. Have empathy for others, wherever it is you fall on the spectrum. Paraphrase of a famous quote: The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do nothing for him.
Would you recommend this to other users? Yes
Rating(1-5):
Matthew Modine stars in this adaptation of the classic novel by Daniel Keyes. In the film, Modine plays Charlie Gordon, a gentle, simple man with an IQ of 68 who is the subject of an intelligence-enhancing experiment. This lowly janitor, who was the butt of many of his co-workers' jokes, is soon alienating his friends by quoting Shakespeare and reading Aramaic. Unfortunately, his heightened intelligence proves to be temporary and he soon slides back into being unintelligent.
Review:
This is a touching story of a gentle, mentally-handicapped man who faces the chance of a lifetime and the hard changes that come with it. After undergoing experimental brain surgery to increase his intelligence, Charlie (Matthew Modine) is emboldened with his newfound genius, but finds himself questioning the value of his intellect and struggling to accept his former self. He confides in Algernon, a lab mouse who has had the same procedure, and his teacher, Alice (Kelli Williams), who he begins to fall for. Adapted from Daniel Keyes’ timeless novel, “Flowers for Algernon” is an acclaimed drama of self-discovery, the unbreakable bonds we form with those who understand us and the capacity we hold to change.
No movie could never do the book justice. To those of us whom the book touched in the most profound and deepest ways, we understand that it is impossible to capture the story in its depth and magnificence. The director even appears to signify this, subtly, via the dialogue when Charly and Alice leave the cinema. Nevertheless, this is still worth a watch. It captures the basic essence of the legend. This story will still touch your heart, but the book will change it forever. Paraphrase from the movie: If you have a mind without a heart, it is trivial/wasted.
If nothing else please have a heart if you don't have a mind. Have empathy for others, wherever it is you fall on the spectrum. Paraphrase of a famous quote: The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do nothing for him.
Would you recommend this to other users? Yes
Rating(1-5):
