directed by Wayne Roberts
I’m really sorry about this. I’ve just noticed that recently I’ve recommended way too many films about terminal diseases… Please, forgive me, but this film is also good so I cannot just omit it. I promise that we will have a break from this topic. At least for a few days. Anyway, let me tell you how Jack Sparrow became a professor. Richard (Johnny Depp) is a teacher of English who finds out that his days are counted. And, shortly speaking, he loses his minds. He wants to actually start living his life and try things he hasn’t had a chance to try yet. I’m sure we can all name at least 3 films with the same scenario. However, I’m recommending it because of Johnny Depp. I really missed him as an actor. His recent roles weren’t of the best quality… So I really hoped that “The Professor” would make me believe in Depp again. And thank you very much, my favourite kind of Johnny is back. Richard isn’t a complicated character so playing him may be a challenge. You just need to be normal, which is probably the worst task for an actor. Still, the film is very universal. You don’t have to be diagnosed with cancer to relate to the whole story. It’s actually quite disturbing how people re-evaluate their life when they are told the amount of time left. We may realise that we’re missing basic emotions and experiences, not necessarily “oh no, I will never walk on the moon” kind of experiences. It’s done in a simple way, but I bet you may read it very differently and that’s why I’m recommending it today.
My rating: 6/10
S.
I have nothing to watch 