White Mountains...

Well, I have to admit that I am more than a little bit behind schedule with my blog posts at this point in the semester, so I am going to try to catch up now. I never got around to commenting on White Mountains, so that seems like the best place to start. While this was not my absolute favorite film so far this semester, I did find it enjoyable. One of the things that I liked most about the film, and the topic I chose for that week's response paper, was the way certain values were conveyed through particular characters.

One of the main characters, Mukash, was really interesting to watch because he represented determination and the drive to go after the things that one wants out of life. The character, even after being given the opportunity to settle into a routine existence and be in a stable environment, stays focused on what he really wants and comes to the realization that he is willing to do whatever it takes to reach his goals. Even though the film brought Mukash's journey to a depressing end, the message that his character sends is kind of inspirational.

The other thing about this movie that was so touching was the kindness of the community in welcoming Mukash and doing whatever they could to help him. Unfortunately, people sometimes forget how important it is to show compassion for others and to do what you can to help them out when they need it most, so it was really refreshing to see such generosity among these people in the film.

Basically, what I enjoyed most in this film was the portrayal of some very important, yet commonly overlooked, human characteristics. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed by the ending, but overall the film was interesting and it definitely leaves the viewer with a deeper understanding of the importance of kindness and the will to succeed.