A Glimpse into "Ordinary Angels" -- Audrey L.'s Review
27Ordinary Angels is a beautiful film that is based on actual events. Although sad in some ways, the story is full of inspiration and hope. As I got to know the characters I fell in love with each and every one of them.
The movie starts out by showing a happy family getting ready to welcome a baby into the world. We soon find out that the mother is sick and ultimately dies. The father, Ed (Alan Ritchson) is left to raise his two daughters, Ashley and Michelle (Skywalker Hughes, Emily Mitchell) on his own with the help of his mother Barbara (Nancy Travis). Michelle is very sick and needs expensive hospital care. We then meet a hairdresser named Sharon (Hilary Swank) who seems to have a little bit of trouble with alcohol. Sharon befriends the family and is able to help them raise money for Michelle‘s treatment.
From the actors, to the music, to the cinematography, Ordinary Angels has it all! The actors are successfully cast. Hilary Swank excels at playing the role of the upbeat hairdresser who struggles with addiction. The character development is well-done as we follow her journey from alcoholism to sobriety. The music really helps intensify the emotions – sad moments feel sadder and exciting moments are made more exciting through the use of the music. The cinematography in the whole film is wonderful, but my favorite part is the shot where Hilary Swank is walking around wearing heels and the camera is focused only on her feet. The colorful shoes and the clicking of her heels on the floor make for a great movie moment.
The film’s message is that no matter how many obstacles are placed in your way, there’s always a way through. Ordinary Angels really delivers this message across. No matter how many times Ed gets turned around, he manages to find his light in the end. The message is so inspiring and calls to action anyone who is capable of being an organ donor to do so. One thing that should be noted is that one of the main characters has an addiction with alcohol, and alcoholic beverages are seen frequently throughout the film. Also of note, there is a lot of talk about death, illness and hospitals.
I give Ordinary Angels 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. It is available in theaters now so look for it. https://youtu.be/kRHl4Sp4Y6w
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