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Pick of the Litter (2018)
Great movie, compelling story, well filmed
Took my 7 yr old daughter to see this film at the Boulder Film Festival today and really enjoyed it. The film follows a litter of 5 puppies from their birth at the breeding center at Guide Dogs for the Blind. From there we follow the dogs through their first weeks at the kennel, to the puppy raisers who begin their training, and the people they meet along the way. We were really connected with the dogs and seeing who made it through the initial training, and who was "career changed" for one reason or another. The audience couldn't hold back their applause for the dogs who made it through the more rigorous training program to become working dogs. I was emotional at the end of the film, watching the blind people meeting and training with their new guide dogs. Wonderful film about a great program!
Little Ashes (2008)
One of the worst films I've ever seen
As a fan of independent movies, I went into this film with an open mind. I thought that Pattinson's performance as Dali was wooden, boring, and uninspired. He is completely miscast and his attempt at a Spanish accent is laughable. Beltran does a decent job in his role as Federico Garcia Lorca, but I was left wanting so much more from this film than was actually delivered.
The entire premise of the film, the revelation of a relationship between Dali and Lorca during their school days, is thin and there doesn't seem to be enough material to base an entire film on. The film is partially redeemed by the cinematography and beauty of several of the locations, but I'd rather have those three hours of my life back.