Painless

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Bisquiteen T @RT65021124 May 2 I didn't know that a movie could break my heart, then break it again, then break it again again, then break it again again again...you get it. What a beautiful film, just zero missteps here. The lead is so compelling, the story is such an interesting dive into medical ethics, and as obsession-driven media go, I wouldn't call this at the level of Pale Fire or something, but the obsessive parts of the story are just so expertly done. I'm not familiar with the writer, the director, or the actors, but I will certainly look at their other work after this stunning piece. There is so much desperation here, it's like a modern-day Strindberg play. I don't think I can compliment the movie any more than that last line, so, yeah. The use of language, the use of imagery, the actors' presence, it's all just stunning. The deuteragonist crazy scientist is a little Tommy Wiseau-y, but eh, I don't think it detracts enough from a five-star rating. And, I'm glad to see a happy or hopeful ending for once. See more josh m @RT10595783 01/22/2020 A cool unique movie about one man's quest to feel. See more Bill W @RT53646961 01/10/2020 There were positive elements to the movie but the way the lead actor portrayed his part was a turn off leading me to rate this 2 stars. See more Richard Y @richyung 01/16/2019 Another interesting one I saw on the plane this time around but can't recall the details! See more 11/03/2018 How disappointing this movie was for us :(. We watched this strictly based on the handful of stellar reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, and expected a surprisingly good indie flick. But while I had sympathy for the main character he wasn’t that likable or endearing, and I find it hard to believe that the charismatic female character pursued him like she did. Also, I thought the doctor characters were predictable and the ending felt like a teen drama and was predictable. I am sorry to say unpleasant things about this movie, but that is how I felt :(. See more 10/15/2018 Excellent movie! Very well shot and acted. See more Read all reviews

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