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The Light of the Moon (2017) is a English movie. Jessica M. Thompson has directed this movie. Stephanie Beatriz,Conrad Ricamora,Michael Stahl-David,Olga Merediz are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2017. The Light of the Moon (2017) is considered one of the best Drama movie in India and around the world.
Bonnie, a young and successful Latina architect, is sexually assaulted while walking home from an evening out with friends in Brooklyn. At first, she rebels against her long-term boyfriend Matt's efforts to help her cope. She emphatically denies the impact of what has just happened to her. She fights to regain normalcy and control of her life, but returning to her old life is more complicated than expected. Her attempt to recapture the intimacy she previously had with Matt falters and cracks begin to surface in their relationship. The fact her rapist hasn't been caught and another attack on another woman in the neighborhood only drives Bonnie further into denial, before an encounter with an at-risk woman causes her to face the truth and confront her own self-blame.
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The Light of the Moon (2017) Reviews
Thought Provoking and Beautiful Film
This is a very moving film about a woman who survives a sexual assault, but almost doesn't survive the emotional aftermath when she chooses to keep silent about the experience. Before you worry that it is a "feel bad" movie, I assure you it is anything but. This is a drama, but the lead actress Stephanie Beatriz brings her comedic charm into the role, making her character that much more appealing. Truthfully, Stephanie Beatriz is so incredible in this film, I just don't know who else could've made the writing and her character pop the same way she did. This is a film about relationships, about the reality of sexual assault, about living in New York City, and about one woman's attempt to cope. I highly recommend it!
Authentic and incredibly honest, powerful writing and acting
This was one of the biggest surprises of the year for me. Had no real expectations going into it, and was pretty floored by how authentic the whole film is. The film deals with a very common, painful scenario and it's one of the best films I have seen to deal with it in such a genuine, realistic way. The writing and dialogue is incredibly natural, and the film is helped by having two very strong, raw performances at its core. I had only seen Stephanie Beatriz in the always great, always consistent show Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and here she gives a powerhouse of a dramatic performance. She's heartbreaking. Also powerful is Michael Stahl-David, who's equally as great at Beatriz in perfectly delivering the material in such an honest way. I strongly recommend this to anyone who hasn't seen it. Strong writing and acting make this a must-see.
From a survivor
This is the most accurate depiction of the complex and confusing aftermath a rape survivor endures.
Less is more
This story is such an interesting one as it does not focus on 'defeating a villain' or getting somewhere or even doing anything. No, this film follows Bonnie on her recovery from a traumatic event just trying to live her life. Not trying to capture the bad guy, just trying to deal with what happened as best she can. The subplot of the police trying to find the rapist is commonly brought up throughout but is dropped when they cannot id him. I genuinely thought the story would pursue this plot and it would turn out that Bonnie would already know her attacker but i am very glad it did not. If it had done, it would have taken some of the focus from Bonnie and her story. The conflict is very clearly at the start but the rest of the film holds it's own and tells a great story. A story of normal people living their normal lives, all whilst dealing with what has happened to Bonnie, most importantly Bonnie dealing with herself. Very well made film, great acting, writing and direction.
A story of success , Struggle and love..........
A movie of passion, occupational conflicts and real contradiction. As a real life drama it is very good. It reflects every corner of human life. A life full of uncontrollable emotions..A mind with ups and downs..A thought without proper destination. This type of dramas need a good submerging plot and this movie has got it surely. It starts with the story of a female architect. Her successful carrier and her decorated life. But soon the life is doomed with her several conflicts..Conflicts regarding her work...her personal relations..her personal life...her struggles and frustations. All these makes it a complex form of daily life. The ultimate question arises about her survival against all odds..all these negativity of her life. Those who likes to see action and thriller movies will find a little interest in it. But those who like to see dramas and also like to explore the human expressions and emotions will enjoy it. It has no mystery or high voltage special effect to entertain you. But it can make you really nostalgic. It can touch your mind and can produce emotional outburst from you. Stephanie Beatriz has done well in the central role. I have never seen her before. But in this character she is quite well tolerable and her expressions, cry, dialogue delivery all make the film more attractive. Most of our life are full of success and struggle. This movie is also such type. So in a nut shell it can be said that it is a movie of our life..It is a movie made for us....