1980's "Ordinary People" is the shining star of the "grief film" genre, but 2002's underrated "Moonlight Mile" also holds its own. Like "The Greatest," both explored the mourning process resulting from a young person's tragic end. Unfortunately, writer/director Shana Feste's effort is aspirational, but substitutes hoke for genuine emotional impact.
The Greatest
The Greatest
The Greatest
1980's "Ordinary People" is the shining star of the "grief film" genre, but 2002's underrated "Moonlight Mile" also holds its own. Like "The Greatest," both explored the mourning process resulting from a young person's tragic end. Unfortunately, writer/director Shana Feste's effort is aspirational, but substitutes hoke for genuine emotional impact.