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Aug 10, 2017chaliser rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really like Biblitz idea "Worthy of a TV series if..." There are many aspects of autism that leave much room for diversity, so to speak. And how Affleck's character manages, creating the survival mechanisms with his father's attitudes and training, while also giving a good idea of the other path his father could have taken (with the treatment program that does benefit from the Robin Hood Action in the end)... Well, how do I say it, in spite of all the focus on the assassin-building and employment of such a dog-eat-dog skill base, Affleck's character is ALSO smart enough to eventually assimilate and understand the conflicting elements of the moral dilemma that he resolves... The messages available for the viewer are many - including that each autistic person is ALSO unique, they learn in ways that call for the mental-emotional development of those of us who are able to at least present ourselves as "Normal" - the point of which statement (not so original in therapeutic circles) might be as multi-faceted as the film's messages. I'm betting Affleck knows that the audience that this film reaches might very well include the very people who, while attracted to the violence more than any other aspect, might get the most out of the depth that the film provides overall. After all, how often do we get everything all at once out of an rich experience. "Rich"? True, it's not Star Wars in epic proportions, it's just a movie, but with some very timely messages about psycho-emotional process that many people are just beginning to get. [Hint: Some things sink into our awareness, get put together, and not only later employed, but sometimes even put before our awareness for conscious review long after the fact: "insight."] And so... if done well, yes, a series might provide some very worthy and entertaining education (for those not reached through other venues centered on special-gifted individuals) about how we heal ourselves - through interaction with others, including those who naturally care for others, as well as with those who are learning to care for others, and those who do [any combination of the above] professionally. Thank you.