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The Identical (2014)
Nature vs Nuture
Exploring the life of twins separated at birth, this movie proves a fascinating exploration of nature vs nurture. Among other things, this movie takes along on a young man's journey to find his own path in life while his family pressures him into an occupation that he has no passion for. His odyssey of self exploration twists and turns as he seeks a way to find meaning and fulfillment for his life. The movie delves into the complicated relationships of fathers and sons and dealing with paternal expectations that you are not equipped to meet. Anyone who has grown up in a small church environment will be able to identify with the characters in this movie.
The Book of Daniel (2013)
Great for a Study but Could have gone deeper
This work certainly has a deep respect for the source material and holds true to the mythology of Daniel. Unfortunately, the acting falls flat and is at times downright laughable with the notable exception of the main actor who plays "Old Daniel". I would have liked to see more true to life human reactions to the rather momentous actions taking place along with some deep explorations of humanity in the face of the inevitable rather than the wooden one-dimensional characters presented. It is worth watching if you are looking to get a better feel for the characters in the biblical myth this movie is based on and may even invoke a numinous pondering on the deeper theological questions underlying the literal narrative but don't expect to be blown away. However, flat acting aside, this is still a deeper movie than most of what is coming out of Hollywood.