just saw "dirty pretty things" directed by stephen frears.

beautiful, gripping and above all played honestly. the story revolves around an african doctor turned overworked illegal immigrant insomniac and his friend/love who is an illegal turkish maid/factory worker. the pace and tone of the piece is beautifully and thoughtfully laid out and over the course of the film, we get a sense of realism that is lacking in a lot of popular films. there is a sincerity and a respect to the story which causes you as the viewer to not only sympathize with the characters, but also allow yourself to question for yourself, the nature of humanity, survival, love, and personal mores.

a high high recommendation for anyone who seeks those types of films where patience and hope hold special places in your viewing experiences.

i love this movie