The spiritual choice is the choice of the path to Darkness or Light.
This metaphysical review of the Finnish film “The Forbidden Fruit” (Kielletty hedelmä), 2009 delves into the complexities of spiritual growth and temptation. The review was written by Jacklyn A Lo. Soul All of us, 8 billion souls on planet Earth, have a different spiritual origin. Some of us are very young souls who have just entered the human world and have a lot to learn, while… Read More »Review of Film: The Forbidden Fruit
Metaphysical Movie Review by Jacklyn A. Lo – Tove (2020).
Tove (2020), [IMDb link] is a biopic that dares to deviate from the usual dark tone of biopics, infusing the narrative with a touch of light-heartedness and humor. The film follows the life of Tove Jansson, the Swedish-language artist who created the beloved Moomin characters.
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
Review of the Spiritual Film “Brother Sun, Sister Moon”, 1972, by Jacklyn A. Lo. The central theme of “Brother Sun, Sister Moon” revolves around Enlightenment, driven by the Spiritual Choice toward Light. Thou Shalt Not Kill The film is set in the Middle Ages in Italy, a time when war was not only accepted but even glorified despite the Christian commandment against killing. Peace as… Read More »“Brother Sun, Sister Moon” – Spiritual 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
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
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 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 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
Thou shalt not commit adultery – God Based on the true events from the 1970s The Last King of Scotland, directed by Kevin Macdonald is a historical film with a karmic lesson. to make a difference The main character Nicholas Garrigan has just graduated from medical school and is looking for a job. Being of Scottish origin, he does not want to work in a… Read More »The Last King of Scotland (2006). Review