zoso8_thegreat Reviews

Unfinished Business (II) (1985)

How has this been overlooked after all these years?

[8/10 · 6 March 2010]

Just by chance did I get a hold of this documentary from my video store, and I was quick to pick it up once I noticed the subject matter.

It follows the telling of the Japanese-American internment camps during WWII, and the rise to action, by the 'sansei' (3rd generation Japanese-Americans) 40 years later, to bring legal restitution for the victims.

Namely, there were 3 pivotal figures that represented the totality of victims, headed by Fred Korematsu. Himself, along with others, acted in defiance to the imposed curfews and detainments, and eventually was arrested and sentenced without question.

40 years later, with ample video, photo and written documentation, a legal team of 3rd generation Japanese-Americans lead a new tribunal hearing to correct these historical wrongs.

Notwithstanding the fact that the film is dry and mild as it moves along, it is undeniably stunning in its revelations and profoundness. To not only pose culpability on part of the American government, similar occurrences took place in Canada as well. Being a Canadian citizen myself, I cannot stress enough the importance of such historical injustices, and am equally as frustrated with the lack of awareness to them.

This film should be a North American curricular standard in high school classes, and should not be neglected. Considering this was nominated for an Academy Award, one would think it would sustain such attention over the years. I hope it does.

8/10

Mother's Day (I) (2005)

A must see!!!!

[10/10 · 28 February 2007]

If you like independent short films, and/or documentaries, I highly recommend seeing this movie. Despite the fact that tragedies as seen in this film happen, it is really important to send the message out. It is vital that people are reminded about the evil capabilities that corrupt our society.

It is almost sad to say that murder has become a common thing, but it is possible to battle these problems by invoking fear back into those that create it. By saying that, it is not easy. But as a society, we have to always be wary and have our best means of protection available to every individual.

This film mainly serves the purpose of exemplifying man's evil at its worst, but also displaying one family's exuberant strength in overcoming this tragedy. In short, you see 2 extremes; the sometimes inexplicable capabilities of humans. Good vs. evil.

The Secret (2006 Video)

Why are people SO QUICK to judge that this MEDIUM serves a negative rather than a positive purpose???

[7/10 · 20 February 2007]

I'm not here to convince anybody of anything, I'm merely displaying my objective thoughts about this film. But I honestly believe that anyone who feels threatened or violated by a film is taking this way out of proportion. I EVEN READ THAT SOMEONE THOUGHT THIS WAS A CULT-LIKE VIDEO. CULT-LIKE??? C'MON PEOPLE...REALLY!!

IT'S NOT TRYING TO RECRUIT YOU INTO ANY CULT OR GROUP OF ANY SORT!! JUST SUGGESTING POSITIVE THOUGHT....THAT IS ALL IT IS!!!!!

I know that we live in such a politically correct continent and all, but its reaching the point that any medium that addresses anything personal to people is "full of sh#*". Or its "a scam". I love that one--"SCAM". Whoever posted that one...haha ha...I wouldn't want to offer you any personal advice for fear of you attacking me, haha. ---DID ANYONE spend more than $5 to watch this film?? If so, then you're a fool to have bought it or spent so much money on something you don't know anything about!!! Of course there's a risk of you not liking it....

ANYWAY.

NOW...what I simply think about this film is that it offers a load of insight that is just suggesting different attitudes through which to live life by. HOW IS THAT SO OFFENSIVE? Seriously!

I know this will sound biased, but this film honestly reinforced a lot of the values and/or attitudes I have already believed in.

It just suggests lot of positive messages that these quantum physicists and common people believe in. HOW IS THIS NEGATIVE?

You can take it with a grain of salt, but if you don't even bother to try these things, how do you know it is full of sh#*. I think its comforting to know that other people other than myself think as positive as I am. Personally, it gives me hope for the future. By that, I mean that it reminds me that there is a lot of good out there in spite of so much negativity in the world.

I suppose it's easy for me to say that positive can defeat negative, even though I may not live with certain pains that others have to live with.

But I've had my share. No one has life easy. Whether you agree with me or not, everybody struggles at some point in their lives, in some way or another.

I guess all I'm trying to say at the end of all of this, even though there is so much more I would like to say, is that if you choose to listen and try these ideas out, you have NOTHING TO LOSE. BUT SO MUCH TO GAIN.

And if you take some of these suggestions to heart, and you think it's crap, then just ignore it and move on.

But I might ask you, do you really, genuinely understand your purpose and/or BELIEVE in your life's direction?

Either way, I hope you just don't bring down people who try and promote good. I guess that includes me.

I'm just another fellow and humble person with much concern for the future of the world I live in, and the people I share it with.

Regards, David M. Shaw