The winner of the 2004 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film could have easily been a strong nominee for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay had it been in English, such was the quality of the work. Director Alejandro Amenabar creates life against all odds in this based on a true story version of one man's struggle to control his destiny. Director and co-writer Alejandro Amenabar didn't make things easy for viewers of his taut, a bit overlong but very disturbing story, accurately based on a Spanish man's struggle to obtain assisted suicide. But besides a few ugly moments, the film is very good.
Both advocates for the disabled and (unfortunately for the disability advocates) conservative pro-life groups protested both films, and their Oscar nominations. Are ‘gong baths’ the solution to our stresses? The supporting cast is wonderful and we truly feel their pain and how each family member deals with Ramon's decision.
I loved the acting and the style but I felt a certain emotional distance keeping me from labeling it great. What is a prenup? One of Javier Bardem's best performances. Specifically, it's a true story about an infamous Galician named Ramón Sampedro, who fought for many years for the right to assisted suicide, who was denied that right by the Spanish constitutional court, and who--well, I don't want to ruin the ending of the film for you. Ramon(Javier Bardem) expresses his desire to die amidst the mental turmoil he is facing as a result of becoming a quadriplegic due to a tragic accident. (Dir: Alejandro Amenabar). This is a gem and deserves to be seen. "Mar Adentro" ("The Sea Inside") is gripping and its impact far exceeds the time spent in the theater. Ramón is introduced to the lawyer that is defending his cause, Julia (Belén Rueda), who has a degenerative fatal disease; and meets Rosa (Lola Dueñas), a lonely worker that has been abused by men. The film shows the character of a man that had no will to live and one that gave meaning to the lives of others, all the time maintaining the philosophical debate of whether or not someone should have the right to die. His orally operated wheelchair is depicted as absurd, and there's almost a comic sequence where his effeminate, boy-toy servants are dragging him, in his chair, up the stairs.
The winner of the 2004 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film could have easily been a strong nominee for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay had it been in English, such was the quality of the work. Director Alejandro Amenabar creates life against all odds in this based on a true story version of one man's struggle to control his destiny. Director and co-writer Alejandro Amenabar didn't make things easy for viewers of his taut, a bit overlong but very disturbing story, accurately based on a Spanish man's struggle to obtain assisted suicide. But besides a few ugly moments, the film is very good.
Both advocates for the disabled and (unfortunately for the disability advocates) conservative pro-life groups protested both films, and their Oscar nominations. Are ‘gong baths’ the solution to our stresses? The supporting cast is wonderful and we truly feel their pain and how each family member deals with Ramon's decision.
I loved the acting and the style but I felt a certain emotional distance keeping me from labeling it great. What is a prenup? One of Javier Bardem's best performances. Specifically, it's a true story about an infamous Galician named Ramón Sampedro, who fought for many years for the right to assisted suicide, who was denied that right by the Spanish constitutional court, and who--well, I don't want to ruin the ending of the film for you. Ramon(Javier Bardem) expresses his desire to die amidst the mental turmoil he is facing as a result of becoming a quadriplegic due to a tragic accident. (Dir: Alejandro Amenabar). This is a gem and deserves to be seen. "Mar Adentro" ("The Sea Inside") is gripping and its impact far exceeds the time spent in the theater. Ramón is introduced to the lawyer that is defending his cause, Julia (Belén Rueda), who has a degenerative fatal disease; and meets Rosa (Lola Dueñas), a lonely worker that has been abused by men. The film shows the character of a man that had no will to live and one that gave meaning to the lives of others, all the time maintaining the philosophical debate of whether or not someone should have the right to die. His orally operated wheelchair is depicted as absurd, and there's almost a comic sequence where his effeminate, boy-toy servants are dragging him, in his chair, up the stairs.
The winner of the 2004 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film could have easily been a strong nominee for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay had it been in English, such was the quality of the work. Director Alejandro Amenabar creates life against all odds in this based on a true story version of one man's struggle to control his destiny. Director and co-writer Alejandro Amenabar didn't make things easy for viewers of his taut, a bit overlong but very disturbing story, accurately based on a Spanish man's struggle to obtain assisted suicide. But besides a few ugly moments, the film is very good.
Both advocates for the disabled and (unfortunately for the disability advocates) conservative pro-life groups protested both films, and their Oscar nominations. Are ‘gong baths’ the solution to our stresses? The supporting cast is wonderful and we truly feel their pain and how each family member deals with Ramon's decision.
I loved the acting and the style but I felt a certain emotional distance keeping me from labeling it great. What is a prenup? One of Javier Bardem's best performances. Specifically, it's a true story about an infamous Galician named Ramón Sampedro, who fought for many years for the right to assisted suicide, who was denied that right by the Spanish constitutional court, and who--well, I don't want to ruin the ending of the film for you. Ramon(Javier Bardem) expresses his desire to die amidst the mental turmoil he is facing as a result of becoming a quadriplegic due to a tragic accident. (Dir: Alejandro Amenabar). This is a gem and deserves to be seen. "Mar Adentro" ("The Sea Inside") is gripping and its impact far exceeds the time spent in the theater. Ramón is introduced to the lawyer that is defending his cause, Julia (Belén Rueda), who has a degenerative fatal disease; and meets Rosa (Lola Dueñas), a lonely worker that has been abused by men. The film shows the character of a man that had no will to live and one that gave meaning to the lives of others, all the time maintaining the philosophical debate of whether or not someone should have the right to die. His orally operated wheelchair is depicted as absurd, and there's almost a comic sequence where his effeminate, boy-toy servants are dragging him, in his chair, up the stairs.
Despite the sadness, poignancy, and vulnerability of the characters, everyone comes across as strong beings and the whole film verifies rather than belittles life and proves love stronger than life itself. Spear’s is a multi-award-winning wealth management and luxury lifestyle media brand. It is no small feat that this real-life story remains as poignant on screen as it was in reality. Sea Inside is definitely a film were his talent shines. 10 questions about prenuptial agreements answered, Coleen, Rebekah, and why there’s no such thing as an ‘almost’ failed mediation, The money kicking around football shows how global it’s become, James Chen: Why I am a ‘catalytic’ philanthropist, The Charities Aid Foundation: ‘Covid-19 has been a huge shock to the charitable sector’, Dame Steve Shirley CH on Zoom, philanthropy and her upcoming biopic, Without philanthropists, the Old Vic ‘would be a car park or a block of flats’, Investec’s private capital head on Brexit, business and ‘super normal’ opportunities, Why family offices are spying opportunities in corporate finance, Family offices braced for market downturn ‘within months’ – report, How the pandemic is piquing UHNW interest in private islands, How superyachts can boost the global luxury property market, Why real estate will continue its portfolio prominence after Covid-19, Revealed: The 2020 Spear’s Property Advisers Index, Spear’s index revealed: Britain’s top reputation managers of 2020, Why the Sussexes’ lawsuit is a ‘high risk’ media strategy, GDPR, SARS, and what it all means for HNW privacy – expert view, The sanctuary for global wealth that you’ve probably never heard of, Tax comment: ‘Don’t complain about the new order’, Why Gulf HNWs want ‘face-to-face’ business with IFCs, UK passport falls further in 2019 global power list, Q&A: Ivan Grech on why Malta’s appeal is universal, Cultural Desert: Inside the Arabian art boom, Patek Philippe returns with the ‘Ref 6007A Calatrava’, What are the challenges of an increasing human lifespan? It hurts that someone may want to die when they have the ability to bring so much joy and insight into the lives of others. Bardem, the great actor he is, commits a fine face to the screen. It shows that love can develop in the oddest of situations and I found it a very heartwarming film acted extremely well by all concerned. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2014. The performances of the son and brother grounded the film firmly to the soil of that farm and family. Of course, in all fairness, since he IS lying on his back for a good portion of the film, it's not the most difficult role ever created. The character of Rosa particularly appealed to me because in the end, she comes through for Ramon's sake. I've been a fan of Javier Bardem ever since No Country For Old Men came out back in 2007. Add to Wish List. Book Mar Adentro with Small Luxury Hotels of the World from US$496 per night (two sharing) on a B&B basis (www.slh.com/maradentro; 0800 0482 314). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2010. It’s a towering architectural statement as much as anything else; a striking formation dominating the shoreline with its sleek lines and bright, pearly tones and glassy pools. The protests, especially from the disability groups, against Million Dollar Baby make some sense the film clearly depicted, without wavering, the life of a paraplegic as worthless. It was also very scary, because at that moment, I realized I could have permanently injured myself or even died, as there was no one else around to save me if the event were of a more serious nature. And finally the effervescent Gene stole every scene she was in. If this was an Englush movie he'd have been a contender for the Oscar.
And this may be the source of one of its few weaknesses: we are left with a slightly manichean view of things. I don't look kindly on the way he's depicted. You will believe Bardem is paralyzed, it's so effective. The storyline is very sad, I found it well acted, I actually saw this film on the television, because I enjoyed it so much I bought it to see again , at the moment it is doing the rounds of the family, so I am looking forward to their reviews on it . Awards Prime members enjoy fast & free shipping, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video and many more exclusive benefits. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 June 2017. Bardem's performance as Sampedro is superb, even in points such as the slight Galician accent, convincing and never overdone. With the award-winning Canadian movie, "The Barbarian Invasions," folks got to see a family along with a coterie of devoted friends address the wish of a beloved albeit irascible man to end his life. This denial and deep sadness is palpable when a famous personality (who is also a quadriplegic) arrogantly proclaims that Ramon wants to kill himself as a result of the negligence from his family.
The winner of the 2004 Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film could have easily been a strong nominee for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay had it been in English, such was the quality of the work. Director Alejandro Amenabar creates life against all odds in this based on a true story version of one man's struggle to control his destiny. Director and co-writer Alejandro Amenabar didn't make things easy for viewers of his taut, a bit overlong but very disturbing story, accurately based on a Spanish man's struggle to obtain assisted suicide. But besides a few ugly moments, the film is very good.
Both advocates for the disabled and (unfortunately for the disability advocates) conservative pro-life groups protested both films, and their Oscar nominations. Are ‘gong baths’ the solution to our stresses? The supporting cast is wonderful and we truly feel their pain and how each family member deals with Ramon's decision.
I loved the acting and the style but I felt a certain emotional distance keeping me from labeling it great. What is a prenup? One of Javier Bardem's best performances. Specifically, it's a true story about an infamous Galician named Ramón Sampedro, who fought for many years for the right to assisted suicide, who was denied that right by the Spanish constitutional court, and who--well, I don't want to ruin the ending of the film for you. Ramon(Javier Bardem) expresses his desire to die amidst the mental turmoil he is facing as a result of becoming a quadriplegic due to a tragic accident. (Dir: Alejandro Amenabar). This is a gem and deserves to be seen. "Mar Adentro" ("The Sea Inside") is gripping and its impact far exceeds the time spent in the theater. Ramón is introduced to the lawyer that is defending his cause, Julia (Belén Rueda), who has a degenerative fatal disease; and meets Rosa (Lola Dueñas), a lonely worker that has been abused by men. The film shows the character of a man that had no will to live and one that gave meaning to the lives of others, all the time maintaining the philosophical debate of whether or not someone should have the right to die. His orally operated wheelchair is depicted as absurd, and there's almost a comic sequence where his effeminate, boy-toy servants are dragging him, in his chair, up the stairs.
