It has been a long time that I wrote on the blog. Better late than never! Last time I had shared my views about an inspiring movie, 'Invictus'. Another movie that I find extremely inspiring and thought-provoking is 'Finding Forrester'. The movie is all about how a chance interaction between a basketball-playing kid and a reclusive author changes both of their lives totally. The movie shows a different perspective on relationships.
A famous English author named William Forrester is living a reclusive life. He has shunned himself from all the social interactions. He gets doorstep delivery of the basic necessities. But he can't stop himself from watching a basketball game played by a bunch of teenager kids through his window. The kids notice him too. They become curious about him, discuss the possibilities and one of them even accepts the challenge of entering Forrester's house.
The boy breaking into the author's house and interacting with him eventually leads to both of them becoming good friends. The boy, Jamal, is an aspiring writer and a very good basketball player who has recently entered a prestigious school because of his sports skills. But he happens to be equally interested in writing. Friendship with Forrester helps him in improving his writing skills. In the process, Jamal gets to know the reason behind the self-imposed exile of William. Jamal assists William in facing his fears, he also makes William step out of his abode once. But that's what friends do for each other! Even though there is so much age gap between them, their conversations are pretty interesting. I clearly remember one instance when Jamal asks an awkward question to William and he replies that he can answer only 'soup' type questions. It means Jamal should not ask any personal questions to William. During the same conversation, William asks a personal question to Jamal and pat comes the reply that it is not a 'soup' type question!
To whom can you call your friend? My definition of a friend includes people who are there for me and for whom I am there always! William and Jamal fit into this definition of friends perfectly. Both of them protect each other in the time of crisis. The movie is an eye-opener for all those who think that friendship can not exist in people belonging to different strata of society.
What can I say about the actors? Sean Connery is mostly famous for playing James Bond, the famous British spy. It was a pleasant surprise to see him playing a gifted writer so well! I could not forget the character played by him for a couple of days. I have watched this movie at least thrice and would like to watch it again. Rob Brown has played Jamal effortlessly. He is a natural actor it seems!
'Finding Forrester' is actually 'Finding Yourself'!
Thank you, Nikita, for reminding me about the blog!
