The Greatest (2009)

Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Awesome Movie

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

This movie is about grief. It is tainted by an unnecessary sex scene, unnecessary sexual innuendos, unnecessary nudity, and unnecessary vulgarity. It reminded me of the Northeast and when I was younger – the Jersey shore – the feel of living in the mid Atlantic states (It was filmed in Nyack, NY). It also reminded me of 1 Thessalonians 4:13 ff and the fact that we ( as followers of Christ) don't grieve the way the world does who has no hope. The "hope" provided in this movie was a replacement of the son with a daughter (his girl friend) and her baby. It was a very strange movie at times because of the culture difference – rich, worldly, post modern, mathematician, given over to base sex instincts etc. but a family movie nonetheless and one that looked at grief from various angles and how different people handle it. "But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep (have died in Christ); that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope." (1 Thessalonians 4:13)

I cried more than once during this movie. I recalled the ones I cared. It doesn't have to be a person what you lost. Something you cared about. I'm a 32 year old guy looking tough with enough physical and mental proof. I thought that I'm really messed up while watching the movie and crying at the very same time. I don't know how I would have felt if I never had lost anything big in my life. But I did and this movie gave me a great relief like someone I don't know understood what I've been through and said "Hey, I have the same thing. I got you. Everything will be alright". It might give you the same relief it gave me. I can't talk in the name of you. But you should give this movie a chance. Maybe it will say something for you no one ever did before.

A 6.6 out of 10 is disgusting, this movie was amazing and is definitely one of my favorites. I just finished it and I am still crying. I cried from start to finish, even laughed a little. Its heart warming in a kind of dark way. I will recommend this movie to everyone I know and will most definitely watch it again, and will more than likely cry just as much. Anyone debating on whether or not to watch this movie....WATCH IT! Its wonderful. Kept me interested from start to finish, awesome casting. This movie makes you feel like you knew Bennet and that you were grieving with the family. You feel their pain even though you may not have gone through something as tragic.

The subject matter seems simple. Boy gets girl pregnant and dies in road traffic accident, and his passing opens all kinds of wounds within his grieving family. But this story is far from a simple one about grief, as it explores jealousy, morbidity, self destruction, and so much more, as Rose, the pregnant girlfriend, pieces together the picture of Bennett the boy she has secretly loved for four years but really only known for just a few hours.Beautifully acted with powerful performances all round, this film is a carefully guided tour about emotional healing processes which is never over sentimental. There are several memorable moments in this film where relationships are threaded together or torn apart by virtue of the wonderful script. The film is exceedingly well edited.You will see more entertaining films but if you are looking for depth of character and well crafted story telling then this takes some beating.