Provide a brief description
The movie was about a community's response to hurricane Katrina. The people built a boat and sailed out to see filled with home and ended up sinking right above where their loved ones have perished.
What is the overall tone or mood?
The overall tone is melancholy with a sliver of hope. On one hand they are eventually reunited with their loved ones, but in the worst possible way.
How does the dialogue influence the film?
The words of the Preacher really add to the desperate tone of the movie. How they're trapped and there's nothing they can do. It's all in Fate's hands; it's all part of a plan. The protagonist who initiated the boat building doesn't say much the whole movie, but when he yells at everyone to "Get up!" at the end it added a feeling of hope. The voice over of the little girl made everything seem calmer than it actually was. People dying everywhere and her voice still seemed normal.
How does cinematography effect the film?
I like how there was always sort of a guiding light. The sun, fire, fireworks, and lamps all seemed like beacons of hope.
What scene or part of the scene do you like best? Why?
I liked the scene where they were all putting their most prized possessions on the boat with them and the voice over said that those things were lucky to the people. Everyone was helping and everyone was smiling. I liked it just because it really makes you think about what matters to you. Like that guy who couldn't let go of his car.
What is your opinion of the film?
I liked it. It's not one of my favorites. It made me sad at points but I'm just not satisfied with this particular interpretation of the afterlife. I didn't want to see their limbs moving.
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