The Giver

Some reviewers are saying that the movie, "The Giver" is too much like "Divergent" which is too much like "Harry Potter". It is also too much like "1984" they say.  This movie us based on a novel written 20 years ago. These kinds of comments are like saying, "Wait a minute. Aren't Superman and Spiderman and Thor all the same?"  Get a life People!  This is the world of Fiction.  After Noah spent 3 days in the fish's belly, we didn't think Jesus was copying!

The world of the Giver is a safe existence  where everyone is alike, everyone is safe, all babies are born in the test tube. Love does not exist and neither does hate. As a result though, there is no color, music, books, religion, diversity, hope or faith.  The Giver is the one person who holds the memories and vision of the past.  The story ask many questions and tends to remind us that the idea of giving up freedom to be safe may come with a big price.  

Life well lived, come with a price and risks.

Great cast with Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep.  Great photography mixing black and gray with vivd color.  Enjoyable.

I give it ***1/2 stars. 2014 Movie 36

Poster FYI: The kid in the picture has my high school hair cut. Just Sayin.