Light of My Life

Saban Films | Release Date: August 9, 2019

6.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 41 Ratings

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truerockNov 30, 2019

Ten minutes into "Light of My Life" a lot of individuals will draw comparison to "The Road" in several different ways. Not the least of which is that they are both low budget films with limited distribution.

Regardless, stripping humanTen minutes into "Light of My Life" a lot of individuals will draw comparison to "The Road" in several different ways. Not the least of which is that they are both low budget films with limited distribution.

Regardless, stripping human civilization down to it's essential components as a plot device can always be an excellent way to step back and think about how and why we are.

The technicals of this film are very good.

Working with child actors is always a challenge. But, nowadays it seems the quality of and availability of child talent is definitely much better than it used to be. Anna Pniowsky provides a very good portrayal of her character.

When "The Road" received its limited release in 2009, I had to track down the single art film theater in the Greater Houston Texas Metroplex to watch it. In 2019 you will have multiple ways to gain access to "Light of My Life" - and, I would recommend that you do.… Expand

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apnickApr 11, 2020

Contrary to the negative reviewers, I liked Casey Affleck’s performance and the slowness of the film. I thought it was better than other films in the genre, including The Road.

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amheretojudgeAug 25, 2019

I am sorry I couldn't see anything past Affleck's jarring performance, actually I don't regret it.

Light Of My Life Affleck's sincerity is a dangerous animal. I fear it. He shakes you and rattles your most delicate source of emotionalI am sorry I couldn't see anything past Affleck's jarring performance, actually I don't regret it.

Light Of My Life

Affleck's sincerity is a dangerous animal. I fear it. He shakes you and rattles your most delicate source of emotional history. Or maybe it is the emotional history that I carry and hence easily find myself in his shoes. Ergo I find this story inspirationally and creatively beautiful. In fact, there have been such films in recent years like The Road, Captain Fantastic and Leave No Trace. But none of them worked for me like this eccentrically standard film did. It is shot with familiar steady camera work. Cassey Affleck, the writer, director and actor, was aware of how and where things should go.

And it is not just a reminder of how good his execution is, it is also that as an artist, he isn't leaning towards any particular aspect, his generality seems like a generosity towards his work. And if his monologues or manifesto or speech or call it whatever cuts through all the fear then it is his final voice breaking spell, is what tears me down. So strong and so proud he marches on, in the entire film and so humbling his fall is in front of his daughter.

These metaphors of being a parent, political correctness and the madness of wildlife carries heavy themes. Compared to the previous films mentions, the reason why this one last a longer impact on us, is for it goes all in when it comes to reveal its true nature. The film isn't afraid on wandering in a cringe worthy zone, it is meticulously on mark to what it has to say. Just watch Affleck have the "birds and bees" talk with an unapologetic honest tone. Elizabeth Miss flashes in front of her eyes repeatedly whipping him whenever he trails off, when his vision goes blur from the Light Of My Life.… Expand

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