Finding Forrester

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thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, o filme não tem cenas boas, e nem personagens bons, a história é fraca, mas o drama no filme dá uma pequena salvada de ser ruim, mas mesmo assim, eu não recomendo esse filme. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Brian H A real treat. Connery brings the reclusive author to life with a cornucopia of quirks and issues. Life lessons on perception and prejudice flow through the entire movie but in ways that bring you deeper in instead of driving you away. You don't have to love basketball, NYC, or even literature to enjoy this story of coming into your own. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/12/24 Full Review Hunter N The plot was pretty good in general, but the unnecessary sexual references and sheer volume of profanity is unacceptable. Do not watch this movie. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/24 Full Review Rick M A superbly crafted story that brings the viewer right into the heart of the film. A very pleasant and unexpected surprise. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/08/24 Full Review Arik S Finding forester is a great movie for those seeking a well rounded story not over acted and enjoyable to watch. The story line remains compelling throughout demonstrating wonderful growth for all characters. I continue to watch this movie regularly especially when I need to reminded about the value of hard work and friendship. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/08/23 Full Review Naia Z Finding Forrester, a classic film following an incredibly bright New York basketball all-star, Jamal, is a story of struggle, perseverance, and triumph. By using plot, characterization, juxtaposition, and stereotypes, Van Sant demonstrates a theme of personal conflict leading to self discovery and improvement through friendship. The plot relies heavily on the predictability of the characters and their actions, making it easy to follow; this could be viewed as positive or negative depending on the audience's perspective. It takes virtually no time after the protagonist's introduction for the audience to completely understand the character. It is immediately shown that he is very smart, but tends not to show it and focuses his energy solely into basketball. This suggests that he is ashamed of his intellectual abilities, and is easily influenced by his surroundings. As the plot advances, the audience learns little more about him. He seems to value his family a great deal, but he remains a flat character for the majority of the story. Over the course of the story there is no event that changes his personality or teaches him a lesson. Forrester presents in a similar way when he is first introduced; all that is known about him that he is overly confident, believes he is superior to, or more knowledgeable than Jamal, and is very withdrawn from society. However, unlike Jamal, Forrester ends up as a dynamic character, honoring his connection with other people, and ultimately venturing out into the world. This change is marked by his appearance at Mailor-Callow's writing contest, brought on by his special relationship with Jamal. Van Sant employs juxtaposition and stereotypes by allowing the story to fall into the trope of an underprivileged teen mentored by an older, usually white, man being given a chance to excell and climb the economic ladder. The contrast between Jamal and the characters in his new environment becomes clear in the beginning of the movie when the first and only white character is introduced, and there is an obvious divide between the two groups; the man driving the BMW and Forrester, and Jamal and his friends playing basketball. This is a prominent situation all throughout the movie, it is displayed again when Jamal is the only black member of the basketball team, as well as the only one known not to be rich. He is out of place at the private school, a stark difference from his past educational experience where he was considered average, or normal. This contradiction between Jamal and his new setting is both the basis of his internal conflict, and the reason he is so succesful. This challenge forces him to wrestle with the idea of leaving his family and friends for a better opportunity, knowing that he might not be welcomed there. This is a common occurance in general media, not just this film. Jamal falls into the stereotype of an underrepresented yet gifted kid with a poor upbringing. Forrester completes their duo with the stereotypical role of an experienced mentor. He has all the familiar qualities of this kind of character; a traumatic past that has turned him into a recluse, extensive knowledge of some kind of art or literature, and a standoffish attitude. Despite the predictability and arguable unpleasantness of his character, his relationship with Jamal, the perfect complimenting character, allows him to grow. These tactics are effective in illustrating how success can emerge from struggle because of a friendship, however there are quite overdone. Many would argue that this film does not appeal to them, as its plot lacks an entertainment factor. Audiences might find such obvious stories tiresome, wanting a more engaging plot. Regardless, Van Sant does an excellent job of communicating the theme. I would consider Finding Forrester a great watch for anyone in search of a heartwarming story, but would advise against having high expectations. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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