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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

Sully movie poster juxtaposed with metaphysical elements

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

Film Review Poster: 'A Hidden Life' by Jacklyn A. Lo

“A Hidden Life” Metaphysical Review by Jacklyn A. Lo

Unveiling Spiritual Courage: “A Hidden Life (2019):  Metaphysical Film Review by Jacklyn A. Lo Director and writer of the film:  Terrence Malick.  “A Hidden Life” is a thought-provoking historical film about Finding Spiritual Strength during WWII. Individual vs. Society This film explores the journey of a man who refuses to conform to societal norms and instead embraces his own spiritual beliefs, even in the face of hardship. Living… Read More »“A Hidden Life” Metaphysical Review by Jacklyn A. Lo

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

The Fencer ( 2015)

Fencer (2015). Metaphysical Movie Review

Metaphysical review Jacklyn A. Lo for the film “The Fencer ( 2015)“. Since this film is partially based on true events, and its plot – on real historical facts, this makes the story realistic and believable. Young man Endel Nelis flees the brutality of the Stalinist secret police  in a small town. His goal is to hide in this place in anticipation of better times… Read More »Fencer (2015). Metaphysical Movie Review

The Last Duel. Movie review

The Last Duel ( 2021). Metaphysical Movie Review

Metaphysical review of  the film “The Last Duel (2021)” by Jacklyn A. Lo Based on a true story, The Last Duel ( 2021) directed by Ridley Scott, is a rare-to-find film about Women’s Rights and the Justice of God. Our modern model of the physical world on Earth is based on male consciousness. Consciousness The consciousness of men, on average, is lower than the consciousness… Read More »The Last Duel ( 2021). Metaphysical Movie Review