Everett Nico

One of the best films I’ve ever seen. It’s for sure a dark comedy/drama but what I’m shocked about is how no one mentions at its heart this is a love film. A moving love film to remind and reawaken not just lovers or married couples of what’s important but FAMILIES. A love film that covers both and that is rare as well. This movie perfectly balanced absurdity with seriousness and sometimes the absurdity only gives a deeper meaning and point to the seriousness, the underlying messages and take aways this film is trying to leave you with. I am blown away. I have never seen a movie like this and I doubt we ever will again. It is a reminder that film is ART and film is beautiful. It takes us to another place for a moment and sometimes when a movie is done like this it reminds us where to shift our focus and to remember things that are more important. Learning to fight for things in a way that is compassionate but also gives joy and gives meaning to our lives. That message is irreplaceable. I have nothing but good things to say. Well done. As for the cast, the score, the fashion. Superb. Everyone who worked on this film did a spectacular job. The only thing I’ve ever seen like this is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. In the fact only that it is odd, funny, heartfelt, unique and it doesn’t always go where you’re expecting it to. Def worth checking out this movie. ***it’s worth mentioning for the people who hate the film: The movie has a false ending and it seems some people reviewing think that might be the real ending? It’s also worth mentioning the people don’t “get the film” but I don’t know what’s not to get. Maybe it’s what I pointed out before. This isn’t a “action” film this isn’t a “comedy film” and whatever YOU wanted to be. It is what it is… And the people who get it, will get it. To those who don’t count yourself lucky you don’t get the allegory’s in the film and the undertones. There’s a lot in this film that covers LGBT issues, immigrant issues, families conflict, depression/suicide, regrets, failures and short comings. Which is what most people face in reality… If you can’t humble yourselves and see that or acknowledge those perspectives or anything I’ve mentioned maybe it’s not for you. You for certain will hate this movie. However if that isn’t the case def check it out. I watched it 4 times now and I recommend it to people every chance I get now and talk about it as frequently as I can because I’m just blown away by this film. I genuinely am. I may not always love it or feel this way, but I appreciate a film that shows loving relationships and family dynamic and reminds people to be kind, to choose to be loving and present with one another and to choose to be present in life even though it’s hard and makes no sense. That is something worthy of being spread and worthy of getting a few stars.

Adorably mood lifting. If you ever loved Miss Petigrew Lives for a Day and wanted that story to carry on this is the perfect love note inspired by such stories of women. Women who work hard and live in times where things are quick to take a turn for the worst but their uplifting spirit and confidence in their moral fiber is their saving Grace coupled with good luck and the kindness of others to recognize this good spirit and build friendships That is what makes this movie have magic same as it’s predecessor. It’s a type of Cinderella story same as before which is overdone and cliche but that doesn’t make it any less beautiful or tender. I will be adding this into my rotation of feel good rainy day movies for certain. Sometimes you just want to watch a woman down on her luck succeed over all odds.

I'm shocked as everyone else to see this films negative feedback in the 90's. This movie is a hidden gem. I would not be surprised to see it grow a cult following or end up being the basis and refrence for many as a great work of art. I think this film was ahead of it's time.The complexities and themes given throughout the film are very touching and thought provoking. They are all done extremely tastefully. It is EXTREMELY RARE, a film of this nature can leave out so much like action, gore, or suspense and anything else all 90's movies seem to include yet this one being pretty wholesome is still completely captivating start to finish even being 2 hours long. It is about a Robot named Andrew and his growth into humanity. He is known as "Defective" and "Intriguing" to all who he encounters and even his company that manufactured him. His owner who purchased him protects him as his own family member, from a "re-call" "repair" and being "studied" or even being "purchased" for being "valuable" for the abilities he posses. Instead his owner nutures his growth, and his thrist for life and independence. Andrew starts out with simply having the ability for "creativity" and his feelings of empathy to humans and his family, ending up a full fledge independent and philosophical thinker and day dreamer. It's only a matter of time before he gets the intelligence and complexities all humans posses. Eventually leading to deep conversations about freedom, sex, love, and life all done tastefully which are now in comparison to most TV pretty PG which is something only Robin Williams could have done succesfully. Andrew grows and it is a amazing story and you follow him through a beautiful heart felt journey. Robin Williams portrayal makes you laugh, cry, and glow with joy as always. You leave the film feeling like you didn't waste your life or time watching pointless film. This film unlike most has a wonderful story and beautiful themes and morality. Great messages, and a sense of connection of life you get afterward. If you're looking for action, gore, horror, suspense or anything obviously "futurisitic" or super entertainment and really captivating in a sense of liking those types of films only you won't get it here. This movies aim is to focus on the story itself and not anything else. Andrew comes to a beautiful ending of his jounrey eventually. It is only then you see his impacts and contribtions to society and how he changed everyone he met along his jounrey almost completely for the better. You end up appreciating his brilliance and humanity to be not only a great transition but a honorable one. Things to love about this movie is how well Robin Williams, and Embeth Davidtz shine in this film making you wonder how either one was left without their first choice of roles for so long. This film can be drawn to real life situaitons, and great conversation topics although science fiction. They approach: A tasteful and mature sex talk that's still somewhat goofy. The appreciation of the complexties of human nature, and love. The understanding of respecting a persons growth and transitions. The importance of validating that existence. I would say for anyone in the LGBTQ, and any Marginalized person this film would resonate with them well alongside anyone who has felt a lack of validation or being acknowleged for their triumphs. I think this movie has a place among those who enjoy a good story and keep an open mind.

Let me put it this way. The fact we have had MULTIPLE SUCCESSFUL SHOWS ABOUT MEN who are Serial Killers (Dexter), Men who are running drug cartels (Breaking Bad), and Men who are complete garbage (Any man-centric storyline/show in the past 10 years focusing on frat boy and men's club mentality or corrupt behavior.) Yet EVERY SINGLE one of those shows has a cult following, is HIGHLY PUBLICIZED, and was renewed year after year. While this show almost had no media coverage. This show died out before it even started, and Sophia was such a fad/trendy topic she was sucked dry of her artistic perspective and fashion sense and thrown to the flames like a piece of dead wood faster than you can say "girl bye". We had this show about a YOUNG idealistic girl who is somewhat immature, unlikeable and naive only to be appropriately countered by the progression of her character throughout the show and people can't watch that...? People CAN'T tolerate a completely Unlikeable Girl? THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS SHOW: It was funny, compelling and completely accurate depiction of what it was like in the early 2000s and growing up here in America. Plot: The protagonist Sophia has an irrational fear of growing up. The interpretation of this fear is more so supposed to indicate it's her fear of her "loss of individuality" or even her becoming her parents. She has no desire to do this; to sacrifice herself, her happiness and her artistic perspective on world views in order to become a "proper young woman" and "functional member of society". Her father pressures her to become what he deems acceptable and "grow up" while criticizing her for being "directionless" or "lost", to get a job of his choosing and let him "keep an eye on her" but in her heart she knows that isn't what she wants for herself and isn't something she desires. She has dreams of finding a way of doing something she loves while not having to sacrifice who she is in order to get by. The problem is she just doesn't know what yet. She also is admittedly angry and upset from what seems to be a traumatic and troubled childhood, of which she tries to forget. So she's angry at the whole world, but she doesn't know mentally why as she hasn't sorted it out but only emotionally she feels angry and resentful about something. (Which I rather respect and enjoy about the complexity of her character.) This perspective and storyline aren't supposed to be immature, but almost a "Daria"-eqsue, anti-conformist perspective which I completely understand and admire. I can certainly empathize with that. The immaturity of the show can come from the comical and stupid actions of the characters but they're in their 20's...It's reflective of their age and the dated time. It's clear it's for entertainment value ...which it is just that. Even still... This show was clever and fun. Girlboss was a 1 in a million show, and I suspect over time a cult following will grow. It shows positive female relationships with arguments and turmoil that aren't completely unrealistic. It shows empowering female led relationships with men, while also the complexity of those relationships, and the birth of anxiety or trouble from them. It shows women succeeding in business. It shows hilarious and outright goofy stories just when it seems too heavy, it also touches on real issues. I thoroughly encourage people to watch 4 episodes, get over the first episode hump and see if you can enjoy the whole narrative and where it ends. I think you'll be surprised at how the characters develop. If anything this is such a perfect portrait of the inequality of sexes in America and the whole point of the show was completely missed on the masses which makes the show completely necessary and almost a huge political statement. To show women can be just as corrupt, unlikable, or hateful while still being complex and completely loveable. Every female character is not supposed to be reflective of the Virgin Mary, or your Mom. Let complex women characters exist, cut them slack. Watch!