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Review for the film " The Better Angels"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 18-01-2014

Genre: Historical, Drama, Biographical

Similar To: First Cow, Wendy, Lying And Stealing, Write When You Get Work

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CAST & CREW

Brit Marling

Diane Kruger

Jason Clarke

Wes Bentley

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Director:

A J Edwards

Movie Actor:

Wes Bentley

Brayden Denney

Jason Clarke

Movie Actress:

Diane Kruger

Brit Marling

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“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” - Abraham Lincoln

Plot : This movie describes the childhood life of Abraham Lincoln, whose life track changed with the help of his mother and his step mother. His desire to learn was more and more encouraged by his mother. When Abe feels bad for not being understood by his father, his mother makes sure that his bad feeling does not turn into a hatred and makes Abe understand that his dad loves him too. Highly bonded to his mom, Abe felt devastated when he lost his mom. Luck was favourable to Abe, that his step - mother, Sarah ( Diane Kruger Diane Kruger is a famous former fashion model and >> Read More... ) was same as his mother and made an emotional bond with him. She was so supportive and she made her best in convincing his father.

The director has mainly concentrated on the family and physical circumstances, which did not act as a barrier to Lincoln’s desire for learning. All the parts of the memories were knitted together beautifully and given to the audience

Braydon Denney, who made his debut role as the little Abe, has done his role perfectly as a normal poor boy, without showing any traces that he is going to be the president in the future. Jason Clarke Jason Clarke is an Australian actor and producer. >> Read More... as Abraham’s strict father has expressed all the natural characteristics, who concentrate only on the work he has.

Wes Bentley When actor Wes Bentley was just 21-year-old, he wa >> Read More... , who played as Mr. Crawford, Abe’s school teacher, had played a supportive role and encouraged Abe for his talent. Shots taken in Indiana were so natural. Director has captured all the intricate details of Abraham’s childhood, like him exploring all things around him. Abe’s never ending thirst for nature was clearly shown and this was also supported by his school teacher. Abe’s mom Nancy ( Brit Marling Brit Marling is an American Screenwriter, Producer >> Read More... ) character’s sensitivity has been beautifully shot.

The expressions delivered by the artists during their dialogue free performance were good. Most of the details are conveyed often with the help of the visuals and the music. At times, director Terrence Malick’s touch can be seen almost everywhere. This happened because of the fact that Edwards has worked with Malick’s last 3 films. It is so heart wrenching to see how a small boy faced a hardship time. Cinematography by Matthew J. Lloyd was so beautiful. The black and white texture throughout the movie was one of the major plus.

Verdict: The movie was more than a poetic type. It was beautiful, but a bit boring though. This eventually ended the movie to land amidst the mixed reviews. Unfortunately, director missed to hit the top notch.