My True Fairytale

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I'm kind of surprised to see the bad reviews on here about this movie. I thought it was a great movie it was a little confusing at the beginning but they were just setting up the storylines you had to watch it to the end to get it. So the people who walked out with 20 minutes left in the movie shouldn't be leaving reviews. If you've ever experienced losing someone close to you, you should watch this movie and I bet you'll find yourself having loved it too. I would assume that if you've never been through traumatic experiences you probably wouldn't like it. I didn't know it was based on a true story... mostly I think just about the fact of the accident.... but who knows?

I tried very hard to like this movie. Actually, this is a film, not a movie. The acting and cast are actually pretty good. The story is so very slow. From the first 5 minutes you know the truth. It just takes a while for the confirmation. If you don't watch it, you're not missing anything.

The writer/director treats the viewer as if we already know who all these people are. It is so hard to figure out what is going on? Even if I think I know what's going on it still doesn't make any sense. Not knowing what's going on makes it very difficult to have any feelings toward any of the characters. Don't waste your time trying to watch this.

This film seems to have been made about the afterlife of a real girl named Alyssa Gelfand, to whom the film is dedicated. I long ago stopped wondering what the average person out there thinks is a great film--maybe they all just want to be entertained by the so-called A-list celebrities for the rest of their sad lives. I don't know. But what I do know is that this film, as teenage as it may at first seem, is one of the most poignant, thoughtful, incisive narratives I have ever seen, and I watch about 300 movies a year. And why do I like the storyline of this film so much? Because I believe in an afterlife, and at the same time refuse to believe the age-old lie that a soul either goes to Heaven (wherever that is) or Hell (wherever that's supposed to be, or whatever). There's work to be done here on Earth with our families and friends and even complete strangers, and who's going to help fix it all if we don't make commitments to do so after we die? This is what the character Angie Goodwin does--what she planned to do even while she was still a living teenage girl. This film is even better than two other 'teenage' films I have seen and really enjoyed: Seven In Heaven and Before I Fall, so if you like those, or ones similar to those, you'll love this one. Emma Kennedy, who plays Angie, has got to be one of the most animated, wonderful young actors on the scene today. No, the moguls in Hollywood would never have greenlighted this film, but thank God that great films no longer depend on their approval.

Without spoiling the movie: the actors are good. The story is interesting. But it just sort of falls flat, an quasi-emotional slice-of-life that never really reaches its full potential. In the end it leaves questions hanging, semi-answered but not quite. Somewhat anti-climactic, with a ??? Last line that will leave many in the audience scratching their heads. Even if a few figure it out, it's kind of a goofball reference that all things considered, makes no sense. Summary: It feels like a movie with something to say but never... quite... gets... it... out..

This film was enchanting & held my attention until the surprising twist at it's conclusion ! I did feel an inkling near the end, but thankfully it wasn't enough to distract me from thoroughly enjoying myself! My criteria for a great movie is simply it's ability to make me forget that I'm watching a movie! The screenplay & acting were awesome and I appreciated the ride they took me on. The escape value was enormous and the tribute to the director/screenwriters daughter only served to enhance my experience!

What exactly going on here is pretty much predictable from the beginning . It is not so thrilled but sweet. The main actress handle the film well. She is talented. Direction of the film is positive.

A hidden gem of a movie. Didn't expect much from the film but definitely pulled at the heart strings. Wonderful performances by all the actors. A must see...

For those who need a life check, this is a must see. Never assume tomorrow will come. Job well done.