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One Day...3 Lives Changed
donkeyknight - wrote on 05/01/2011
Of all the movies, I saw in 2007, Bella was by far my favorite. It is arguably the best independent film I've ever seen. With too many glowing compliments like these, it could be easy for this movie to fall victim to expectations that were just too high. This is an independent movie, a labor of love that was made at just about $3 million. A friend who had seen it told me, "The acting isn't perfect. The script isn't perfect. But you leave the movie a better person. It is a love story without a romance." That is a pretty good review in a nutshell, and lowered my expectations just enough to be completely impressed by the acting and story in Bella. The conclusion is sublime. This movie resonates in your soul long after you leave the theater. That is a rare accomplishment. So while it is not …
