Oscar Fallout, revisited

I have to admit it, I didn't want to like it. Yes, I was impressed with the reviews and the cast, but inside I wanted to dismiss this movie. Why? Because I had an image of a movie presented with manufactured sentiment, a movie made to be "profound" or "emotional". I was wrong. This movie has very careful and powerful acting, the simple score works well and the movie's messages regarding redemption, forgiveness, reconcilliation, triumph, adversity, loss and love are moving. I believe we learn the most by observing the difficulties others endure.