An emotional earthquake.
Added 11/1/2009
This film shook me by the roots. It's a documentary style film with plenty of details, images, recaptured moments of streets, events, people, a really stunning work by the director and he manages to evoke the most sensitive specific feelings for people you didn't know until a few minutes ago.
I was not as shocked as I was shaken and overcome by grief and remorse the film-maker arose in me.
It will not be wrong to say that this is the most powerful film I've seen and every bit of it is true.
No lack of irony. I did not stop weeping. Somebody said that when people die we always talk good about them but in this case it was true. Do give this is a viewing, fifteen minutes into it, you'll forget what you were up to earlier. Thanks.
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If you aren't weeping by film's end, you are not human
Added 9/27/2009
In a nutshell, if you aren't in a weepy state by the end of this film you likely aren't human. That said, its for the best if you go into your initial screening of this documentary knowing as little as possible about the events that comprise this narrative. If you're in the mood for a fairly riveting crime documentary and also in need of a cathartic emotional release by way of some serious misty-eyed action - look no further than this disc. Some points are docked for the cheapo, vid quality of this production but if you can look past that you're in for one heck of an emotional roller-coaster with this one.
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Heartwrenching
Added 9/10/2009
I knew the story before I watched it and still ended up crying. It's a testament to how much joy and love Andrew brought to his friends' lives, a reminder of how much pain one individual can cause to all those who loved him, and ultimately the story of how two parents' strength and love can endure even the worst of tragedies. The extended family they gained in Canada and all of Andrew's many friends was truly a wonderful thing to watch. As Kurt said, (Kate and John)"still have children."
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The story told by this documentary was sad, but I thought the documentary itself was pretty average. I'm suspicious of all these reviews saying that this documentary 'changed my life.' I even read on some totally unrelated message board that this is a 'life-changing documentary.' It makes me think there is some type of guerilla underground Internet marketing going on.
I wouldn't expect anyting life-changing from this documentary but it may be worth watching if you can catch it for free on TV.
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This will haunt you forever
Added 8/13/2009
The most emotionally moving thing I've ever seen on DVD. I couldn't forget Andrew, Zachary or Mr & Mrs Bagby if I tried...nor do I want to. I hope those fools in Canada who allowed this to happen were made to watch it as well. There is much to be learned here. God bless this family.
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An emotional earthquake.
Added 11/1/2009
This film shook me by the roots. It's a documentary style film with plenty of details, images, recaptured moments of streets, events, people, a really stunning work by the director and he manages to evoke the most sensitive specific feelings for people you didn't know until a few minutes ago.
I was not as shocked as I was shaken and overcome by grief and remorse the film-maker arose in me.
It will not be wrong to say that this is the most powerful film I've seen and every bit of it is true.
No lack of irony. I did not stop weeping. Somebody said that when people die we always talk good about them but in this case it was true. Do give this is a viewing, fifteen minutes into it, you'll forget what you were up to earlier. Thanks.
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If you aren't weeping by film's end, you are not human
Added 9/27/2009
In a nutshell, if you aren't in a weepy state by the end of this film you likely aren't human. That said, its for the best if you go into your initial screening of this documentary knowing as little as possible about the events that comprise this narrative. If you're in the mood for a fairly riveting crime documentary and also in need of a cathartic emotional release by way of some serious misty-eyed action - look no further than this disc. Some points are docked for the cheapo, vid quality of this production but if you can look past that you're in for one heck of an emotional roller-coaster with this one.
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Heartwrenching
Added 9/10/2009
I knew the story before I watched it and still ended up crying. It's a testament to how much joy and love Andrew brought to his friends' lives, a reminder of how much pain one individual can cause to all those who loved him, and ultimately the story of how two parents' strength and love can endure even the worst of tragedies. The extended family they gained in Canada and all of Andrew's many friends was truly a wonderful thing to watch. As Kurt said, (Kate and John)"still have children."
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