6/12/2023 0 Comments Veronika decides to die reviewThere’s something about Gellar where I buy her in every role, and in her transitions within the arc. I think “Veronika” slightly missteps by not taking full advantage of this talented actress. The writers give complementary arcs to the supporting cast, including “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’s” David Thewlis as the lead psychologist, Melissa Leo as a veteran patient who is doing well, and Erika Christensen ( “Parenthood”) as the requisite oddball patient.Ĭhristensen’s Claire – whose quirk is that she likes stars and space - is not as odd as you’d assume from this subgenre. Indeed, a pivotal scene finds Veronika revisiting her skills on the ivories, playing a gorgeously passionate song while Edward looks on, as enthralled as we are. Although it’s not overly indulgent, we could drift away at times on the delicate piano score. Jonathan Tucker’s Edward – whose secret backstory is among the things that keep a viewer engrossed – doesn’t even speak. It’s artfully made, achieving drama without words. It doesn’t make fun of $75K-per-year office worker Veronika’s clichéd idea that killing herself is a good alternative to predictable, boring ol’ living. It doesn’t find humor in craziness, yet it has a lot of heart. The movie assumes nothing, and doesn’t lecture the viewer. “Veronika” doesn’t reinvent the subgenre, but it’s a strong example of the form. Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jonathan Tucker, Erika Christensen Writers: Larry Gross, Roberta Hanley (screenplay) Paulo Coelho (book)
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