The Man Without a Face

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Summary: A Powerhouse of a movie
Review: This movie is an incredible moving expierience. Nick Stahl plays Chuck Nordstatt in this coming of age drama. The charming kid is beleved to be "too unstable and removed" to complete his dream: to be a pilot in the army. Once more, he doesn't have any recollection of his father, and his mother refuses to divulge such secrets. His older sister, and many of his friends think he is seriously disturbed. So he begins to question his self worth, and begins to think he is crazy. Then he meets with resident town freak,( Mel Gibson in his most powerful performance ever) an ex-teacher who decides to tutor him to help him acquire his dream. The movie teaches a valuable lesson, but doesn't come off as preachy(which is to it's benifit) Both charachters find what they are searching for in each other. The resoloution is visually stunning and touching. It proves that someone you've known for only a short time can impact you for the duration of your life.

Rating:
Summary: A Powerhouse of a Movie
Review: This movie is an incredible moving expierience. Nick Stahl plays Chuck Nordstatt in this coming of age drama. The charming kid is beleved to be "too unstable and removed" to complete his dream: to be a pilot in the army. Once more, he doesn't have any recollection of his father, and his mother refuses to divulge such secrets. His older sister, and many of his friends think he is seriously disturbed. So he begins to question his self worth, and begins to think he is crazy. Then he meets with resident town freak,( Mel Gibson in his most powerful performance ever) an ex-teacher who decides to tutor him to help him acquire his dream. The movie teaches a valuable lesson, but doesn't come off as preachy(which is to it's benifit) Both charachters find what they are searching for in each other. The resoloution is visually stunning and touching. It proves that someone you've known for only a short time can impact you for the duration of your life.

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Summary: Watched this movie on a whim, glad i did
Review: This movie was set in New England in the late sixties, but it could have been set at anywhere and any time with equal effect. What i took from this movie was an appreciation for education, friendship and loyalty. I think that we all have had a favorite teacher that inspired us and we could relate to. This movie is about a man that lived alone and struggled with a lot of guilt, with physical and emotional scars but had a rare chance to redeem himself as an educator, and a man, in a conformist affluent town that mocks and ridicules him because he has aweful scars on his face. MR McCloud (Mel Gibson) happened across a boy who needed help, both academically and otherwise, and made a man out of a boy, while helping to make the troubled boy's dreams all come true. The acting was impeccable, and the story was very touching. I love this movie and recommend it to anyone, if you are willing to risk a tear. Great job to Mel Gibson and thanks for a touching movie.

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Summary: Great Movie
Review: When my friend saw the movie & told me it was about gays, it took away from my enjoyment. If you watch it as just a movie about friendship, it is much more enjoyable and not as political. It's a good movie anyhow, though not quite as good as the book. It has good points that are brought up, and shows Mr. Gibson @ his best. I'd recommend it, but it's not a must- see.