hila kummins

I watch this remarkable film when I'm feeling down and it always gives me a fresh perspective on how much worse things could be. The final leg of Bauby's short but exciting life was swift and tragic, yet the way he handled it -- with insight, wit and incredible honesty and acceptance -- provides valuable reminders that most of us have our own unique life stories and need strength when things hit bottom. I realize (again) that I have no idea what "hopeless" is until I read or watch his amazing struggle and accomplishments. Up there with My Left Foot, Life is Beautiful and similar films dealing with life, death and survival.

Always love Peter Dinklage films (never saw his popular series) OK film, good to see him more assertive and in control than usual. Offbeat German film partially dubbed for US audiences. For lovers of European and low budget & fairly interesting characters that transport you to another time & another place. I still haven't figured out what he's supposed to be doing in Germany, though; if I'd made a lot of $$ in stocks I'd never move to a dump in Berlin where he lived. What a depressing place! Not a waste of time, overall.