During the setup of the story I thought that I knew where this one was going. I nearly gave up, disgusted by what I thought was coming. Then Ruth made some comments on specialists and I knew that we were dealing with something special. This is not a movie for those intent on convincing themselves that their self-protectiveness is the ultimate virtue. If you measure life's success by things that are amenable to counting, such as the number of breaths drawn, or by how one can arrive at the point of death having avoided as much pain as possible, stay away. This movie is a celebration of life, not an attempt to glorify the suburban Stepford zombie imitation that most people so zealously seek. Share this movie with philosophical friends. It should provide a springboard to much pleasurable conversation.
Review of House of Cards
