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REMORSE (Chris P. of IL)
Directed by Lee Daniels
Written by Jim McKay
Cast:
Jamie Foxx as Abe Watson
Mo'Nique as Bernice
Victor Rasuk as Luis
Nicki Micheaux as Martina
Wendell Pierce as Katt
Tagline: "Regret No More."
Synopsis: Former high school P.E. teacher, Abe Watson (Foxx), had spent the last 7 years in prison since developing a steady heroine addiction. Recently released, he no longer feels connected to the urban city lights on the west side of Chicago. Life outside the isolated confounds of his harrowing past existence is a mere hallucination. Now, his exasperated wife, Martina (Micheaux), permanently shunned him from the family and removed his possessions from their home. Visits with his verbally insensitive parole officer, Bernice (Mo'Nique), ignite memories of fear and regret. Desperate for work plus a temporary living arrangement, he agrees to bag groceries at a local conveinence store owned by his step-brother, Katt (Pierce). Yet It isn't long until he meets new colleague Luis (Rasuk), a part time art professor, who soon forms a slow but deeply effective bond. They both can relate to the disappointments surrounding their circumstances. Burdened by the hanus beating of his slain lover, Luis finds refuge in Abe's intense but rather charming personality. Though Abe has detatched himself from the rest of society, Luis's companionship is the first geniune touch of intimacy that develops into an apprehensive mix of emotion and physical reliability. However, when Abe eventually discovers his bout with HIV, after years of risky behavior along side bad influences, he's forced into a tragic dilemma which in most cases results in death. His remorseful conflictions with the virus complicate the loyalty within his friendship with Luis but bring the two closer as their devotion blossoms through Abe's rapidly deteriorating health. "Remorse" is the heartbreaking story of how life's unusual complexities can strengthen the core of love even when surrounded by devastation.
Press Section: "Precious" director, Lee Daniels, latest dramatic film, "Remorse", is a bittersweet examination on consequences and what actions individuals undertake in order to keep their resilience in the face of inevitable demise. Daniel's raw, gritty, yet surprisingly sensitive interpretation of Jim McKay's ("Our Song") authentic screenplay captures the true turmoil of a pairs determination to keep faith against the tribulations that force themselves upon an unexpected but growing emotional connection.
Academy Award®-winner Jamie Foxx portrays Abe Watson, an introverted ex-convict dealing with the complications of an unrecognized sense of admiration mixed in the heat of a fatal disease. Foxx's subtle but thoroughly deep performance provides context behind a man regretting a seemingly tough past and a sorrowful future. The tearful hurt exuded in his character's eyes during the final scenes bring a powerful sense of vulnerbility on an unfulfilled destiny between two men. Also in the film, Victor Rasuk plays Luis, a compassionate confidant whose integrity is tested by the inflicting realization that reoccuring disappointments appear periodically in his life. Rasuk manages to demonstrate a great deal of warmth despite an abudance of heavy material. His character is truly the 'heart' of this story. Oscar®-winner Mo'Nique, has a few brief scenes as Bernice, a corrupt parole officer whose quiet patronizing is a psychological reminder of Abe's worth. Her biting delivery is handled in a restrained demeanour which emphasizes the cunning munipulation of words she spews in his direction. It's a superbly acted role without the conventional, over the top, distractions of most villianous characters.
Overall "Remorse" is one of the most satisfying pictures this year. The acting, directing, and writing jobs are all top notch. A definite must see.
Awards Consideration
Best Picture
Best Director - Lee Daniels
Best Actor - Jamie Foxx
Best Supporting Actor - Victor Rasuk
Best Supporting Actress - Mo'Nique
Best Original Screenplay
Written by Jim McKay
Cast:
Jamie Foxx as Abe Watson
Mo'Nique as Bernice
Victor Rasuk as Luis
Nicki Micheaux as Martina
Wendell Pierce as Katt
Tagline: "Regret No More."
Synopsis: Former high school P.E. teacher, Abe Watson (Foxx), had spent the last 7 years in prison since developing a steady heroine addiction. Recently released, he no longer feels connected to the urban city lights on the west side of Chicago. Life outside the isolated confounds of his harrowing past existence is a mere hallucination. Now, his exasperated wife, Martina (Micheaux), permanently shunned him from the family and removed his possessions from their home. Visits with his verbally insensitive parole officer, Bernice (Mo'Nique), ignite memories of fear and regret. Desperate for work plus a temporary living arrangement, he agrees to bag groceries at a local conveinence store owned by his step-brother, Katt (Pierce). Yet It isn't long until he meets new colleague Luis (Rasuk), a part time art professor, who soon forms a slow but deeply effective bond. They both can relate to the disappointments surrounding their circumstances. Burdened by the hanus beating of his slain lover, Luis finds refuge in Abe's intense but rather charming personality. Though Abe has detatched himself from the rest of society, Luis's companionship is the first geniune touch of intimacy that develops into an apprehensive mix of emotion and physical reliability. However, when Abe eventually discovers his bout with HIV, after years of risky behavior along side bad influences, he's forced into a tragic dilemma which in most cases results in death. His remorseful conflictions with the virus complicate the loyalty within his friendship with Luis but bring the two closer as their devotion blossoms through Abe's rapidly deteriorating health. "Remorse" is the heartbreaking story of how life's unusual complexities can strengthen the core of love even when surrounded by devastation.
Press Section: "Precious" director, Lee Daniels, latest dramatic film, "Remorse", is a bittersweet examination on consequences and what actions individuals undertake in order to keep their resilience in the face of inevitable demise. Daniel's raw, gritty, yet surprisingly sensitive interpretation of Jim McKay's ("Our Song") authentic screenplay captures the true turmoil of a pairs determination to keep faith against the tribulations that force themselves upon an unexpected but growing emotional connection.
Academy Award®-winner Jamie Foxx portrays Abe Watson, an introverted ex-convict dealing with the complications of an unrecognized sense of admiration mixed in the heat of a fatal disease. Foxx's subtle but thoroughly deep performance provides context behind a man regretting a seemingly tough past and a sorrowful future. The tearful hurt exuded in his character's eyes during the final scenes bring a powerful sense of vulnerbility on an unfulfilled destiny between two men. Also in the film, Victor Rasuk plays Luis, a compassionate confidant whose integrity is tested by the inflicting realization that reoccuring disappointments appear periodically in his life. Rasuk manages to demonstrate a great deal of warmth despite an abudance of heavy material. His character is truly the 'heart' of this story. Oscar®-winner Mo'Nique, has a few brief scenes as Bernice, a corrupt parole officer whose quiet patronizing is a psychological reminder of Abe's worth. Her biting delivery is handled in a restrained demeanour which emphasizes the cunning munipulation of words she spews in his direction. It's a superbly acted role without the conventional, over the top, distractions of most villianous characters.
Overall "Remorse" is one of the most satisfying pictures this year. The acting, directing, and writing jobs are all top notch. A definite must see.
Awards Consideration
Best Picture
Best Director - Lee Daniels
Best Actor - Jamie Foxx
Best Supporting Actor - Victor Rasuk
Best Supporting Actress - Mo'Nique
Best Original Screenplay