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A Song of Good (2008) is a English movie. Gregory King has directed this movie. Gareth Reeves,Matthew Sunderland,Ian Mune,Danielle Cormack are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2008. A Song of Good (2008) is considered one of the best Crime,Drama,Mystery movie in India and around the world.
A Song Of Good is the story of 28 year old Gary Cradle's struggle to redeem himself after committing a horrific crime. During a desperate burglary to get money for a hit of methamphetamine, Gary is confronted by a middle-aged woman, cornered and scared he overpowers the woman and rapes her. Horrified by this senseless assault, he flees to his home, where he still lives with his recently retired father Ron. After locking himself away in his bedroom, the next morning Gary has a epiphany. He decides he is going to turn his life around and do good in the world. Apart from a drug and alcohol problem, Gary has low self esteem and a unhealthy understanding of the world shaped by his tyrannical father and a rampant and corrupting consumer culture. His struggle to go clean, get a job, stay away from his peer group and help his father and sister won't be easy. Especially while the woman he raped, lives just a few doors down the street. Deciding to change a life is one thing, changing it is ...
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A Song of Good (2008) Reviews
Sad Funny deeply moving powerful film
A SONG OF GOOD is a small low budget digital film from New Zealand that probably wont see the light of day in the UK but this is a deeply moving powerful story that deserves to be seen. It is the story of a young man struggling for redemption in a society that couldn't care less. I was really surprised how moved I was by the main character Gary's plight especially after the disgusting senseless crime he commits but I was with him the whole way and that is a major achievement. I was especially touched by Gary's relationship with his nephew, Laughlin?... The performances and direction are all round great and the touches of dry black humour and irony throughout where a surprise considering the tone and situation but still strangely worked somehow. And i really liked the use of sound design. I will remember some of the images and moments for some time to come I think.
What is going on in this country?!!!
Wow! Just saw an old low res version on my laptop Okay this is a tough movie and I need a walk and some fresh air now thats fur sure but this movie blew me away It challenged me, moved me, made me laugh and cry I cant understand why this movie isn't going to play at the cinemas here! What is the problem folks? I mean compared to recent Kiwi fodder like Apron Strings, Show of Hands etc it is a masterpiece in terms of ideas, performance, direction etc Lets hope it gets an audience on DVD, I'll be spreading the word thats for sure! Also hear through the grapevine that there's a live streaming happening soon, that'l be interesting, how people will respond Wicked
This movie needs to be seen by all New Zealanders!!
I saw this film on my computer during the free online screening, which I thought was a fantastic idea! Especially for a film like this that is not playing at cinemas but really deserves a wide exhibition and would probably just disappear of the radar and grow quietly and steadily through word of mouth. DENIAL AND IGNORANCE! I just read the review by the guy who thought it was crap and laughed out loud. I mean his comment about the quality of the film-making and even worse not understanding the crime Gary commits and how he needed it to be a crime of passion???? !!! for it to work for him. mmmm yes...Obviously he was very upset by the film which is revealing in itself. To me the film is a litmus test for intelligence and open mindedness. The film does tackle some tough and dark issues but the story is told so well and we are drawn into the scenario as it unfolds having empathy for the main character after he commits a crime that is going to repulse most and many would kill him for I am sure. I can speak for myself when I say that I was genuinely moved and challenged by this little film. I thought the performances where fantastic esp Gareth Reeves as Gary and the direction was great, loved the soundtrack also... God I get a little depressed when NZ films like No 2, In my fathers Den,Black Sheep, Show of Hands, Apron Strings and many others get friendly reviews and universal praise when they don't deserve it and a film like this has a really tough time. Anyway I hope the people behind the film are able to make more and looking forward to the next one!! I read in an interview it was a tough road to get it made.
Good Stuff
I like Gregory Kings Films. I saw his first feature film (Christmas) a while ago, and because of that made sure i saw his new one at Rotterdam. Both films are about the seedier "real' side of life. The banal underbelly. New Zealand looks like an interesting place - this film is as far away from the Lord Of The Rings stuff as you could imagine. It's a very gritty movie, and seeing that poster image brings it all back. Very haunting. I won't forget it in a hurry.
I keep thinking about this movie days after watching it - really surprised
There are many, many moments that knocked me for dead The opening sequence had me squirming in my chair, it goes on so long - and I was holding my breath! The final scene is stunning too. Perfect, perfect way to end it - it doesn't tie it all up neatly but allows the experience to live on denying easy consumption and easy answers! I love that pink Balaclava too! and so many great details through it - anyway don't want to spoil but i can say that I loved the circularity of its narrative structure and the recurring images that come back distorted - That whole party sequence - brilliant Anyway i guess I was expecting a low budget fairly straight gritty drama but instead was bowled over by a brave, untidy, deeply disturbing, beautiful trip - yes brilliant stuff but imagine some will hate it, not get it - PITY!