It would seem almost unlikely to find a film as dedicated to its uncommercial theme as 'Harold Fry'. With all the ugliness being churned out in world movies today, this hits you like a window being opened onto a suffocating world. Jim Broadbent is little short of remarkable as Harold, a man on his way to deliver a long overdue thank you to a friend - his is a rendition so natural you forget it's a performance. It's quite clear everyone involved with this production has lived through some of the movie's stirring situations.
Kate McCullough's cinematography is as natural as Broadbent's interpretation of Harold, with locations constantly sought to please the eye. Rachel Joyce's screenplay adaptation of her own novel perfectly carries its heartfelt message from its curious beginning to emotional finish. English traditional music specialist Sam Lee performs several original songs that fit nicely into Harold's peculiar pilgrimage. Then there's Ilan Eshkeri's emotive score adding much to support the narrative.
While a couple of minor scenes don't hold up as well as they might (perhaps 2nd unit additions?) the overall impact tends to hold its own. It's an odd premise, but here's one for those sick of the abundance of over the top perversion, and violence, being dished out by seemingly 'druggy' writers --pushing the glorification of ugliness-- that's poisoning so many motion pictures today.
Want something a little different? Try this (PS: kids might be bored)
Kate McCullough's cinematography is as natural as Broadbent's interpretation of Harold, with locations constantly sought to please the eye. Rachel Joyce's screenplay adaptation of her own novel perfectly carries its heartfelt message from its curious beginning to emotional finish. English traditional music specialist Sam Lee performs several original songs that fit nicely into Harold's peculiar pilgrimage. Then there's Ilan Eshkeri's emotive score adding much to support the narrative.
While a couple of minor scenes don't hold up as well as they might (perhaps 2nd unit additions?) the overall impact tends to hold its own. It's an odd premise, but here's one for those sick of the abundance of over the top perversion, and violence, being dished out by seemingly 'druggy' writers --pushing the glorification of ugliness-- that's poisoning so many motion pictures today.
Want something a little different? Try this (PS: kids might be bored)