Eastern Promises

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No self-respecting Godwriter would love this movie. It is full of outrageous violence etc. But I did love it. It has heart, and I love that it takes some intelligence to figure out what is going on. You have to pay attention to all the clues, and I like that it rises far above crime drama.

I thought of it as a sophisticated thriller – and it is – but my daughter reminded me that it also has soap opera qualities – forced prostitution, orphan baby, wolves in sheep’s clothing, truly good people, heroism, and a very subtle remarkable love story. I would have wanted this movie to keep going, yet it really ended at the perfect place.

One of the bad guys is Kiril, the son of the Russian mafia boss. Kiril drinks too much; he’s a fool; and I came to be very fond of him.

Naomi Watts is probably my favorite actress.

Viggo Mortensen plays his part to perfection. I love his Russian accent. He is ever-calm and talks so softly.

I do guarantee that you will be breathless watching this movie.

eastern promises

Posted by Gloria on July 28th, 2008 under these topics
Movies, Godwriting Journal

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Reply from Berit on July 29, 2008

Dearest Gloria Angel,
you are in for a cross country of films to present to us, yes ? I will have a very hard time keeping up for I seldom have time to watch films… anyway, thanks for this posting dear !!
I wonder what will come next ???

Much much love and a big hug !
Berit

Reply from Berit on July 29, 2008

I forgot to say that a film that left me dumbfounded was “The Illusionist” with Edward Norton, Jessica Biel and Paul Giamatti. It is a good mixture of magic and “crime”.
more love :-)))
Berit

Reply from Gloria on July 29, 2008

Edward Norton is a fabulous actor.

I don’t go to the movies, Berit. I caught these on TV.

I LOVE a good movie.

Reply from Sally on July 29, 2008

Hi GG,
I’ve been intrigued with Viggo Mortensen since the first Lord of the Rings movie. I’m still here and faithfully reading the blog every day. So many times I benefit from what is written and want to make a comment but my brain is just blank on what to say. It’s like my brain just won’t work any more. I don’t know what that means but I don’t miss my brain much anyway! It’s a good thing! The Heavenletters have been so good the last few months. They give me hope and keep me going when things seem grim. Love from Sally

Reply from Gloria on July 29, 2008

I never saw the Lord of the Rings movies, so this is my introduction to Viggo, Sally.

This is a beautiful post you gave us.

I believe that God tells us to favor heart over mind. :)

Reply from Jochen on July 29, 2008

Sally, I love this comment! My whole life I have felt bad when my brain did not seem to be able to work as effectively as I thought it should. I have grieved for all those apparently missed opportunities to become someone. How glad I am today that I managed to remain no one. I even know now that I wanted it that way right from the beginning. I vaguely sensed that if I have a true calling, I will be told someday what it is. Yes, Heavenletters are so encouraging. Love from Jochen

Reply from Berit on July 30, 2008

Dearest Sally and Jochen,
what wonderful souls you are ! I am so happy not to be alone with a brain that doesn’t work any more and people often looking at me (my sons too !) with funny looks ..
Jochen dear, I am still asking or waiting to percieve what my true calling is, God keeps telling me I’m perfectly fine where I am. You did say this in such a beautiful way, it reminds me of Jeshua saying that only an egoic mind could percieve a difference between being a street sweeper or the saviour of the world.

much love and joy and thanks
Berit

Reply from Jochen on July 30, 2008

Thank you, dearest Berit. We who may appear a little dumb or unfit in the eyes of the world need all the confirmation we can get. But you touch a sore spot here. I still “perceive a difference” and the calling may simply be in not perceiving difference any more. “I’m perfectly fine where I am” may be the very last word on this matter. Think of the cardinal, the sparrow, and the wren.

Reply from Pam (fortheloveofGodde) on July 30, 2008

First the Heavenletters, then Gloria, Sally, Berit and Jochen. All with a message I needed to hear. Who needs a brain anyway?

Reply from Sally on July 31, 2008

Maybe this is part of God’s plan to replace our thinking with his.

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