Speak tells the story of Melinda Sordino, a freshman in high-school with a feeling of rejection. She lives in a lethargic state and seems to be struggling with a depression. On top of that she's constantly teased by the other students and her relationship with her parents lacks communication.To make the situation even worst she butts heads with the social studies professor.She does find some support in her arts teacher Mr. Freeman but her life, her existence, seems to be quite painful.As the movie progresses, the pieces of the puzzle start to come together as we learn trough flashbacks what happen to Melinda in summer school and the trauma she went trough.Speak is a fantastic film,beautiful, even though the story is sad and tragic.The film is extremely well directed,beautifully shot and the soundtrack is superb contributing to the melancholic tone of the movie. Everything just comes together so nicely.I'm sure some will think the movie is slow paced but for me the story flows just perfectly.I was completely caught off guard by Kristin Stewart's portrayal of Melinda, and the film owes a lot to her subtle yet extremely powerful performance.Her performance really sets this film apart from other dramas. I would go even further as to say it was Oscar worthy.Who would have thought that the girl in Twilight was such a great actress? I hope she goes back to doing this intricate and meaningful films instead of the twilight crap.I have to mention Steve Zahn as well who had a small part but made the most of it. Speak is a tremendous movie,beautiful even if tragic,one of the best dramas I've seen lately and definitely worth seeing.
8.5/10
8.5/10