21 Grams Movie
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Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Actors: Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Naomi Watts
PlotA tragic car accident intertwines the lives of three people: Paul Rivers, a mathematics professor with a failing heart, Cristina Peck, a recovering drug addict turned wife and mother, and Jack Jordan, an ex-convict who has found solace in Christianity. Each carries their own weight of past deeds and current despair. Paul faces the bleakness of his deteriorating health and the strain it puts on his relationship with his wife, Mary, as he awaits a heart transplant that may never come. Cristina's seemingly idyllic life is shattered beyond recognition, plunging her into the depths of grief and vengeance. Jack, striving for redemption and a fresh start with his family, finds his faith and resolve tested in the aftermath of the accident.
The non-linear narrative explores themes of loss, redemption, and the inescapable nature of fate as the characters' paths crisscross and their stories unfold. As they confront their realities, each is compelled to reckon with the emotional and ethical turmoil that follows the accident. Their quests for peace and justice lead them down complex moral quandaries, challenging their beliefs and the choices they've made. Through this intertwining of lives, the film delves deep into the human soul, unraveling the profound and often painful connections between strangers bound by a single, irreversible moment.
Writers: Guillermo Arriaga
Runtime: 124 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Physical Media Reviews
21 Grams
Blu-ray Review
Score: 71
After a long wait, this excellent film's U.S. release on Blu-ray is a must-have at a great price. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.