Are you going to see “A Mighty Heart”?
Synopsis: On January 23, 2002, Mariane Pearl’s world changed forever. Her husband Daniel, South Asia bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal, was researching a story on shoe bomber Richard Reid. The story drew them to Karachi where a go-between had promised access to an elusive source. As Danny left for the meeting, he told Mariane he might be late for dinner. He never returned.
In the face of death, Danny’s spirit of defiance and his unflinching belief in the power of journalism led Mariane to write about his disappearance, the intense effort to find him and his eventual murder in her memoir A Mighty Heart: The Brave Life and Death of My Husband Danny Pearl. Six months pregnant when the ordeal began, she was carrying a son that Danny hoped to name Adam. She wrote the book to introduce Adam to the father he would never meet. Transcending religion, race and nationality, Mariane’s courageous desire to rise above the bitterness and hatred that continues to plague this post 9/11 world, serves as the purest expression of the joy of life she and Danny shared.
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:50 pm
I just watched the trailer on justjared, and it looks really good. Angie did a great job, she looks just like Marianne. Although, I didn’t know Marianne had an accent, anyone know where she’s from?
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:56 pm
I will not be seeing the movie mainly because of Jolie. I would rather read the book than support her.
May 3rd, 2007 at 6:05 pm
Yes I will definitely see this politically and socially relevant film. The role is a reflection of Jolie’s evolution and maturity as an actress and as a socially responsible citizen.
May 3rd, 2007 at 6:30 pm
MsCarla, well said. Amen.
May 3rd, 2007 at 7:21 pm
Sasha, I’m with you… I’ll read the book. I don’t need to see Hollywood’s adaptation of this story.
May 3rd, 2007 at 7:39 pm
I will not pay to see anything that Angelina is in. Ms. Jolie and Marianne Pearl are both opportunists. Marianne Pearl another Yoko Ono exploiting thier personal tradgedy for fame.
May 3rd, 2007 at 7:46 pm
It’s not Hollywood’s adaptation; it’s Marianne’s. She chose Jolie and totally endorses the movie. Get over yourself.
May 4th, 2007 at 2:19 am
Of course I will see AMH.Loved the book and Marianne’s story is so moving.Moreover, Jolie is a great actress and I like the director too. This is not a blockbuster, it is a small-budget film, it will have a limited release first, but I hear there is already Oscar buzz.
(Rufus, Marianne Pearl is French)
May 4th, 2007 at 8:58 am
Sasha I agree with you.
would like to see it, but won’t watch anything with that Jolie in it.
May 4th, 2007 at 11:55 am
I totally admire Angelie Jolie, the humanitarian. She is inpiring. In fact, because of her, I have committed to sponsoring a child overseas. However, she is a mediocre actor at best and playing opposite a TV actor. At a $10.50 tkt price and the cost of snacks, this is gonna have to be a video rental for me.
May 4th, 2007 at 11:57 am
Wonderful humanitarium, great heart, truly inspirational, mediocre actress. Video Rental.
May 4th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
No I don’t like Jolie
May 8th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
Regardless of the personal references to Angelina Jolie, I think she’s an awesome actress and this is a great story to be told. I would go see it.