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Ken R Wit – An Eye Opener Wit is quite astounding on several levels, firstly that it was made at all, secondly that any lead could play it as if it was actually happening to them, thirdly that it could be directed and photographed so superbly within the confines of the story-telling and settings. I doubt that we have ever seen (or could see again) Emma Thompson so utterly and desperately convincing in an excruciatingly realistic portrayal. She and Mike Nichols have created a sterling screenplay from Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize Winning Play, constructing a continuous tour de force screen experience. They have overcome the often static nature of stage material, with heartfelt performances, and editorial perfection. This could prove too potent for some viewers not wanting to engage with the final throws of life, but it’s so perfectly done - it carries the viewer in its arms to the final desperate outcome, leaving us as if we’ve all learnt something. A genuine, compelling screen achievement for discerning, mature audiences, with a hard working hand-picked cast, bringing it sharply to life. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/14/25 Full Review Jeff M This is one of the most emotionally exhausting and painful viewing experiences I've ever had - my heart was heavy for hours afterwards! I can't remember another movie that so vividly portrayed the ravages of illness - not only physically but emotionally and spiritually. Thompson is out-of-this-world amazing and gives probably one of the best performances I've seen. Amazingly - and thankfully - it's also filled with a good amount of humor. The film breaks down the fourth wall, and has Thompson often talk directly to the audience, a conceit I'm not usually crazy about but works for this material. My only minor quibble is that some of the supporting characters, particularly the doctors, come across as caricatures and very one-note. But otherwise this is an experience that you won't forget - even though you may now want to revisit it ever again. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review jon c It's a matter of life and death. For Vivian she's using all of her wit to make light of the situation despite the odds against her. Based on the stage play and directed by Mike Nichols. Emma Thompson is Vivian Bearing. She's a professor that has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She knows the struggles, disadvantages, and the many side effects that will come. For her religion and death are part of literary motifs. Christopher Lloyd is Dr. Kelekian who offers her a form of chemotherapy. The movie has Emma Thompson narrate to the audience her many contributions to the world of English literature. We go back and forth over the last several years of her life. Time can be so still, going through treatment is educational but also very degrading and invasive, tedious is one thing but having a sickness is something else entirely The many emotions Thompson has to convey as a woman nearing the end of her lifespan is overwhelming. But she still gives a tour de force of a performance. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing performance by Emma Thompson in her role of a stage 4 cancer patient. Interesting juxtaposition of her role of an English Literature professor and her expertise in John Donne and coming to grips with her death. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Prepare for a great performance that will leave you breathlessly despondent. This is theatre art, on film, to be experienced...not so much enjoyed. If feeling temporary gloom, this film may be the antidote to your self-pity. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent story telling about how critical it is for compassion in Health Care! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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