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Soul – an intangible part of a spiritual being that carries him from life to life.

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Spiritual film “Soul,” 2020 – Review by Jacklyn A. Lo

Review of the Metaphysical Film “Soul”, 2020, by Jacklyn A. Lo. Pixar Animation Studios, renowned for its consistently meaningful and heartwarming films, has once again delivered a masterpiece with Soul (2020). This captivating animated film, infused with metaphysical elements, delves into the profound concept of “Spiritual Choice” in a way that resonates deeply with viewers of all ages. Dilemma Joe Gardner, a passionate jazz pianist,… Read More »Spiritual film “Soul,” 2020 – Review by Jacklyn A. Lo

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Apeiron (2013). Metaphysical Review by Jacklyn A. Lo

Metaphysical Movie Review by Jacklyn A. Lo – Apeiron (2013), Director Maria Ruotsala. Apeiron, by Finnish woman director Maria Ruotsala, is a thought-provoking film that is itself a work of art. Who am I? The protagonist, Umbra, goes through the “Who am I?” process. He has an academic background and earns his living by lecturing students and examining patients with mental disorders. Therefore, his soul… Read More »Apeiron (2013). Metaphysical Review by Jacklyn A. Lo

Film Braveheart (1995)

Braveheart (1995): A Metaphysical Dive into Freedom

Metaphysical review of Braveheart (1995) by Jacklyn A. Lo Based on historical events, Mel Gibson‘s Braveheart (1995)  is a remarkable film that explores Spiritual Choice toward Light and its central value – Freedom. Freedom While some of us are fortunate to inherit freedom as a birthright, many must fight for it. William Wallace was among those who, though born into subjugation, chose the path of… Read More »Braveheart (1995): A Metaphysical Dive into Freedom

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Sully: A Triumph Amidst Adversity. Metaphysical Review

Metaphysical Review by Jacklyn A. Lo: Biographical Film “Sully”. Director: Clint Eastwood Writers: Todd Komarnicki, Chesley Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslow The film “Sully” (2016) stands out as one of the finest examples where the main character confronts a problem and transforms it into a triumph. Spiritual Choice Sully, the protagonist, faces a difficult situation where he must make a life-defining decision i.e. Spiritual Choice, within a… Read More »Sully: A Triumph Amidst Adversity. Metaphysical Review

Metaphysical Review - The Day of the Jackal (1973)

The Dark Soul of the Jackal. Film review

Film Review: The Day of the Jackal By Metaphysical Reviewer Jacklyn A. Lo The Day of the Jackal is a 1973 political thriller film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Edward Fox. The film is based on the 1971 novel of the same name by Frederick Forsyth. Mature and Dark-Souled The assassin, code-named “The Jackal” accepted an offer to kill a high-ranked politician. It is… Read More »The Dark Soul of the Jackal. Film review

Metaphysical review - The Drop (2014)

The Drop (2014). Metaphysical in Film

Metaphysical Movie Review by Jacklyn A. Lo – The Drop” (2014). Director:  Michael R. Roskam. Writer: Dennis Lehane. False Pride The key phrase in this film is False Pride. Bob’s current life is realized in the harsh environment of Brooklyn, infested with low-level mafia gangs. Bob makes a reasonable living working as a bartender in a pub that was previously owned by Cousin Marv. At… Read More »The Drop (2014). Metaphysical in Film

Elina: As If I Wasn't There (2002)

Elina: As If I Wasn’t There (2002). Metaphysical Review

Metaphysical review Jacklyn A. Lo for the film Elina: As If I Wasn’t There (2002). Original title: Elina – Som om jag inte fanns. This is a very exciting film with metaphysical elements where the main character – a little girl confronts an adult authoritarian woman who is fit for her grandmother. Mature Soul The protagonist Elina is a school-age girl with a mature soul… Read More »Elina: As If I Wasn’t There (2002). Metaphysical Review

Metaphysical review of the film Professor and Madman

The Professor and the Madman (2019). Metaphysical Review

Metaphysical review Jacklyn A. Lo for the historical film The Professor and the Madman (2019). Negative Karma The metaphysical core of this sophisticated film is the negative karma that hit one of the main characters of the story. The protagonist, Dr. William Chester Minor, caused suffering and pain to a stranger (a solder Declan Reilly). This happened during the American Civil War when William was… Read More »The Professor and the Madman (2019). Metaphysical Review

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The Equalizer 2 (2018). Metaphysical Review

Metaphysical review of the movie The Equalizer 2 by Jacklyn A. Lo.   The Equalizer 2, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is a thriller with a rare high-profile protagonist. The highest teachers of mankind teach – Do Not Kill! Since Murder is a trait of Darkness, does this mean that anyone who kills another is a spiritual entity moving toward Darkness? The answer is – maybe yes,… Read More »The Equalizer 2 (2018). Metaphysical Review