The Lovely Bones Release 2010

We are witnesses of unfolding events without any power to stop them just as Susie was. The Lovely Bones release gives Susie Salmon a voice about her death and some of what came after it. Her perspective is a useful way to present this painful story without being overly emotional. Susie sees far more after death than she did in her short life and clearly there is something to take away from that.

Aspects of our daily family lives can be irritants like when Susie is late getting home on the day of her death. Anger turns to worry, worry to fear, fear to panic, and panic to anguish as Susie's parents come to realize the full gravity of her absence. The normal daily life of millions of average families can be seen in The Lovely Bones. Maybe there is a message there.

Ghost stories are so much more realistic now with all the modern computer graphics interfaced into the frames of the movie. And Saoirse Ronan plays Susie Salmon with heart and spirit that draws the viewer in. She is superb.

Stanley Tucci as George Harvey fills the viewer with a sense of dread and a fervent hope that he is caught so Susie can rest in peace and her family has some sense of closure. His role must have been very difficult to bring to light in such a believable performance.

I didn't want to go watch this movie. I'm such a sap I knew it would make me cry but I was invited by a friend. It wasn't the total tear-jerker I feared but I cried anyway. A mom must cry sometimes no matter how strong a woman she is. If you want a kick in the ass to help you appreciate all that you have, this is a wonderful movie to watch.

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This title will be released on DVD and Blu-ray April 20, 2010. Pre-order at Amazon today.

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