The Well Palmdale, CA

Most of you know my love of movies that aren't all that well known. Typically I go for movies that are challenging in not only how I think, but what a movie should be about. Okay...I'll say it. I like weird movies that very few people have even heard of.

Well to my surprise when I was at the Red Box (not usually good for finding weird movies), Sarah pointed out a movie that neither of us had heard of. On the cover it had a number of awards from different festivals (typically a good sign). The synopsis looked decent so we gave it a whirl.

That movie was "Bella". "Bella" (in their words) is a love story that goes beyond romance. I would call it a story of redemption when you least expect it.  It's a story of love, family, and redemption. Their description reads: "Sooner or later every one of us will face an irreversible moment that will change our lives forever. If it hasn't happened to you yet...it will. BELLA is a true love story about how one day in New York City changed three people forever."

I was absolutely pleased with this movie. To be honest it took me a little bit to get into. At times in the first 20 minutes or so I thought that it wasn't going to be good. What I realized is that "Bella" has a different flow to it that I just needed time to see. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone. Keep in mind, it is rated PG-13, and I would say that some of the content would probably bore most kids anyways, but I think that rating was due to some intense, real issues as well as some disturbing images...not sex, drugs, or violence. I would not recommend this movie for a kid under 13, but I'm also not a parent, so I'll leave the discretion in your hands. Enjoy, and after you've watched it...I'd love to talk with you about what you thought.

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