This was recommended to me by Joeley as it relates to the subject matter and style of our drama. I found it a pretty painful watch as I knew what was coming from the beginning. Watching the girl tear into her mother even though we know it's not the mother's fault is very hard to watch, but very well done. This seems like a realistic reaction from the character that is set up from the opening shot. She is intelligent and maybe a little elitist and so without and understanding of her mother's condition she would be bound to lash out. It's tragic and the actor's pull it off excellently.
What I found most interesting about this was its use of music. All the music appears to be in a major key which is odd considering the tragic subject matter. I think this is pretty effective as it lures the audience into a false sense of security much like Lisa herself. There is even a sort of comedic music cue in a couple of scenes as if we're supposed to fund it funny, but as the film goes one we see that it really is not funny at all.
The film certainly got to me and had the intended effect on my emotions which is impressive. It's use of bright sunny days and primary colours is, like the music, misleading and well implemented. It's like the disease is just under the surface slowly bubbling up and the director has considered this in all aspects of the film from shot selection, to music and costuming. Not all the shots are fantastic, but in general it is well shot and edited and certainly packs an emotional punch.
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