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Best movie ever!

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

I suppose that if you asked most people which was Mel Gibson's finest film, they would probably say "Braveheart" (although, that may be more due to the spectacle of that film). Of course, today Mel Gibson is out of favor, and perhaps deservedly so because of his rants and personal issues of the past decade or so (although as of this writing, he does seem to be regaining some credibility in Hollywood). But if you ask me which Gibson film is best, I would say "The Man Without A Face". In case you weren't aware, he not only starred in the film, but also directed it.As director, Gibson here was able to elicit 3 brilliant performances: his own, as a disgraced and disfigured teacher; an astounding performance as a troubled kid by then child-actor Nick Stahl; and an overlooked but wonderful performance as a not-well-adjusted mother by Margaret Whitton.From what I have read, this film diverges from the novel (same title) in that in the latter, a sexual relationship between the teacher and the student is implied, while in the film it is just the opposite. I would have to agree with Gibson's view that it's the appearance of possible impropriety that makes the film work. However, if you're expecting a truly happy ending, you're going to be disappointed. It's one of the films where you wish there had been an addendum taking place 5 or 10 years later.As a former teacher and principal, I can understand exactly how certain assumptions are made about teacher/student relationships. So it is rather heartbreaking here to see how Gibson's character is ostracized by something that had never actually taken place. On the other hand, Gibson's character here is not faultless; it is himself who has made himself the ultimate loner, and it's too bad that aspect of the story had not been explored just a bit more.Nevertheless, this is an incredible film, and I highly recommend it. It is a good reminder of just how fine an actor Mel Gibson was and why he was so successful for quite a run in American films.

Mel Gibson both directs and stars in this moving film as Justin McLeod, a reclusive former teacher who was partially disfigured in a car accident ten years previous, and where a student was incinerated. Ever since, he has lived on the edge of town, an object of fear and ridicule, until one young man named Charles 'Chuck' Norstadt(Nick Stahl) befriends him with the aim of being tutored by him, since his grades need improvement, and Chuck is not afraid. However, his family is still suspicious, and Chuck will uncover the truth about McLeod that will change their lives forever.Mel Gibson does a fine job directing and acting, building a believable portrait of this scarred man who needs a second chance from a society that has wrongly judged him, and a young boy who will have his life turned around, leading to a most fitting finale.

The movie I reviewed was The Man without a Face starring Mel Gibson as Justin McLeod and newcomer Nick Stahl as Chuck Norstad. The movie was set in scenic upper class neighborhood in Cranesport Maine. The movie focuses on a twelve year old boy, Chuck, who has experienced a difficult childhood, never knowing what really happened to his dad, and a mother that was more interested in finding a new husband than raising her son. Chuck's dream was to get into military school but unfortunately he was unable to pass the entrance exam. Through circumstances, he ran into Justin McLeod a passed educator that was disfigured in a car accident that killed one of his students. Because of his close relationship with his past student, it was implied that his relationship may have been improper so he gave up teaching and lived in isolation. The theme of this movie was based on the relationship between Chuck, a struggling youth without a father figure and a teacher who truly cared about educating his students. As their relationship builds to a true friendship through relentless hours of studying and practice test, Chuck prepares for the entrance exam. Eventually rumors in the small community began to swirl, and once again the relationship he has with his student is again in question. While there is no merit to these accusations, it is deemed by the authorities that they should no longer have contact with one another. Chuck goes on to be successful and graduate military school while Justin McLeod stands in the background demonstrating his undying support for his friend. To develop the theme, there are several scenes that demonstrate Chuck's troubled upbringing, through fights with his sister and a lack of assistance from his mother. While other scenes show the town talking about Mr. McLeod and the circumstances that disfigured his face. All of these scenes helped to isolate each of these individuals leading them only to lean on each other. A movie with a similar theme was Gran Torino. While the movie was not based necessarily on a relationship, it focused on an individual and a group of people that their nationality that did not fit in to current society. The two relied on each other and carried each other through the difficult time. The director chose various techniques to demonstrate the relationship between the two friends. First, the camera angles were direct close-ups that helped the audience understand what they were feeling. There expressions on their face made you love them, understand their pain and hoping the relationship would last forever. The setting also helped you to understand their isolation. Often their talks were in beautiful settings, alone with nobody around. The theme of this movie identified the need we all have to be understood and have people that truly care about our success. The relationship they built was based on a true friendship that could not be altered by influence from the outside. I can only imagine how good the world could be if we all could find the person who brought out the best in us.

This was truly a heart-warming story; it was a mix of emotions -- sad, cheerful, humorous, and never boring. I can watch this movie a hundred times! Nick Stahl, even at a very young age, was an excellent actor. Every move, every expression added great humor and passion to each scene. At the beginning of the movie, it's fast-paced and energetic, but at the end it's really sad, so you'll need a box of tissue~ I was kind of disappointed at the end because Mel Gibson actually ends up being restrained from seeing Nick Stahl. Very sad. It wasn't lacking any quality at the end, so you cannot stay mad. But overall, you HAVE to watch this movie.