Just perfect...

Highly Overrated But Still Good

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

I read a lot of reviews that say that it's a must-see. Let me say that this is not an exaggeration when I say that you must see this documentary. I'm surprised that this movie isn't more well known.This is a true story about a young man living without passion in the Midwest who decides to go to India because he is seeking authenticity in his life. He finds it there in an orphanage for HIV kids.I don't think I've really cried in a long time but this movie did it over and over again. But this movie will bring you joy at the same time.It will make you re-examine your life.

Why do we watch movies ? Of course it's very subjective but yet when films become popular because of audience falling in love and giving a word of mouth, it does reflect a common denominator we all have as a fan. It reflects our taste, mind set or a collective mood.I wonder the same for this documentary. Amidst the various problems in the world from fatal diseases to terrorism to global warming, human have always fought and taken the civilization forward, generation after generation. To me this documentary is a triumph in many ways, it shows beautifully on a screen, by transporting one to the life of Rocky and rejuvenate your belief in humanity when it comes to helping others and showing compassion and love for fellow being that we share this earth with. Blood brother is an apt title if you ask me, as it opens your eyes that the boundaries we create - the walls we raise, the legal lines we draw means nothing at the end, when it comes to standing with a fellow human being in their dire need of suffering, help them stand again. We realize quickly that though we are not related, our hearts bleed when we hear people die in some remote part of the world, we feel and cry with the families when plane disappears, we show empathy when natural disaster hits and victims become our brother or sister. To me, the feeling of oneness is always there, deeply rooted in our genes and we are wired to protect and support each other. That is new law and new world.This film and story of Rocky, discovering his purpose in life is a beautiful reminder of that deeply rooted trait we all have that we are one.I applaud Steve and Rocky to present this as a film and I would highly recommend everyone to watch this.

I was totally blown away. No excessive writeup is needed. It's powerful, authentic and raw. It's the best documentary I've seen because you just feel like you are right there with them. Just see it.I must write more because IMDb won't accept my review without 10 lines of review, so you can ignore this part if you want. I wont' put any spoilers in either so you can be blown away by this movie like I was. Films like this go to the theater and are ignored by the ordinary film goers, but they should not be. We should all see movies like this because it brings hope to our spirits. In this hopeless world, I cannot think of a better way to bring hope than to give your life to HIV orphans in a far off place.Again I urge all of you - just see this movie.

They say friends are the family they choose and Rocky Braat went all the way to a little village in India to find his "family". His heart and soul came alive as he saw how he could make a difference in a little orphanage that helped children and their mothers with HIV. This movie follows this remarkable tale of self discovery as filmmaker Steve Hoover chronicles the epiphany his best friend and "blood brother" has as he transitions from the big city of Pittsburg to the annals of India. A very moving movie that shows you that within suffering, there are glimmers of happiness and hope. I saw this film as part of the Atlanta Film Festival and was deeply move by the spiritual message of discovering one's path and being true to yourself.