Powder

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Summary: Michael Jackson's Alter-Ego Biographical story.
Review: This movie is actually supposed to show you what Michael Jackson's life would've been like if he was REALLY White.

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Summary: Inconceivable
Review: Powder is a unique Extraordinary approach to the supernatural that will have you overwhelmed by its breath taking events. It teachs you not to judge a book by its cover a lesson well learned.The ending is a bit out there but a 4 star movie so Enjoy!

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Summary: symbolism
Review: Powder's fate of being reabsorbed into the cosmos to be reconstituted later when people have come closer to his level is symbolism for the way Western Civilization is being submerged into the third world through immigration. :)

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Summary: Fantastic Attempt at Doing Something Different
Review: 'Powder' is not what one would surmize from the cover. Sean Patrick Flanery portrays a teenage albino boy, who has the amazing ability to conduct electricity and is the most intelligent being in the world, all a result of his mother being struck by lightning. He can read people's thoughts, making him slightly bitter and a loner when he ventures out from his grandparents' farm. Rejected by everyone but a woman who runs the center where he lives (Mary Steenburg, the woman who plays Joan's mother in Joan of Arcadia), he finds himself in love with a normal girl, who finds him interguing, the only one who dared to get close enough to touch him. Yes, I admit, the movie has some flaws in its design but it is the best attempt at something different in the movie world I have seen in a while. Everything is not what you expect: he's not eventually accepted by the boys of the center, the townsfolk don't "magically see the light". No. He is an outcast, a loner but that is what makes the movie such a great watch and the emotion displayed by Flanery is amazing, something that will attach itself to your soul and will you to see things differently in your world.

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Summary: A fantastic, outstanding film!!
Review: I totally enjoyed this film. It was touching and hart felt, reminding us how fearful we are of what we have no understanding of. The acting was excellant and flawless without question. The story offers a new perspective on discrimination that allows us to easily see how shallow we can be. I have seen this film three or four times and it still hits me with splendor, hope, inspiration and sadness. It's been some time since I've been impacted this strongly by a film and I recommend buying it for you're collection. I will say that the Director ( Victor Salva ) as a person has done some shameful things however the film is excellant. I feel that the cast and crew should not be punished for the sins of the father or Director in this case. In conclusion: Victor Salva= BAD, The Movie Powder= Great!.
I hope that Nathan Forrest Winters will forgive and let go of the anger for his own sake, not Victor Salva's.

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Summary: Powder....The best Movie in 10 or more Years!
Review: When this movie first came out in 1995, the title Powder, threw me a bit. First I thought it was Chic Flick.....But it's not! It has an excellent story-line, and has the quality of those good movies made in the 1940's. This in itself, is a great compliment. The movie is well cast and has a wonderful paranormal twist. With some of the JUNK made today, when you see Powder, it is like 1995 is another time and place.

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Summary: simply beautiful
Review: "Powder" has to be one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen. It reminds me of just how little we really know about ourselves as humans, and what we just might actually be capable of if we don't hold ourselves back.

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Summary: An excellent film!
Review: This DVD is in a small DVD case where I keep my favorites. Whoever was the casting director should have received awards. On top of having Mary Steambergen, Jeff Goldbloom and Lance Henrickson who are all great, Sean Patrick Flanery (Powder) and Bradford Tatum (the school bully) play amazing characters.
It's been said that this is a sad movie. This is a "glass half empty" way of looking at it. I felt that it showed (in multiple occasions) that in death, there is something else out there. There's no real end to life. Anyone who cried in this movie was happy when they cried.
I hope this review helps to open the eyes of anyone who has not heard of this film or wasn't sure what to expect. Enjoy.

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Summary: Fabulous film.
Review: Powder is a movie with a moral. The moral, so artfully told, is to respect those who are different from you. Though Powder is different for his seemingly "magical" powers, he can be seen as a metaphor for many different groups that have been harassed for being different (racial and ethnic minorities, sexual orientation, people with diseases, even "nerds"). This movie even manages to accomplish this without being heavy handed. A highly enjoyable and emotional film with great performances by the stars.

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Summary: Extraordinary
Review: An awesome and thought-provoking film. I loved it, and came away wanting to be better than I am, and was reminded to be better to others. I am drawn back to it over and over, and each time it touches my heart. I am only sorry I missed it at the theater. Take a break from the usual and treat yourself to a viewing of this movie. As for the bad reviews---well, not all will be touched by it. However, I think all will remember it. See it.