Netflix - All the Light We Cannot See

[slightlv]

Has anyone else watched this 4 episode limited series? I just watched it in one four hour session. What a series!!!! I cannot recommend this series enough. I don't know if it's won any awards, or is up for any, but it should sweep them all, as far as I'm concerned.

Without giving too much away, it's based on a island in France, San Malo, when the Nazi's occupied it. You can find any number of side stories in it... the French Resistance, how relationships are changed during wartime, and the power of love. What will stand out to you is what is strongest within you, as a person. This series *mirrors* the person who watches it, I'm convinced. At one point, watching a german in a camp where young boys were trained, interact with one of the boys conscripted and forced into this camp, I found myself saying harshly, "Maga!"... which actually surprised me, that the Magas have made that much of an impact on my life, that the evil has left it's mark on my soul. Some of you may never see that within the show; some of you may see other things that are touchstones for you.

But the interplay between black and white photography and color photography is so artfully done, that one person would swear the whole movie was one way, while the person sitting next to him will swear the opposite.

I didn't find the series to be one of uplift and hope, although I definitely can see how some might feel that way. I think the whole thing just blew me away so much there is no one emotion I can attach to it. I don't speak like this about to many shows. I think the original "Avatar" was the last one for me. In the context of impact on my soul (?) All the Light we Cannot See blew Avatar away for me. This is one series I will remember for the rest of my life... it's that strong in what it has to say to each who sees it, IMO.

Of course, YMMV... it might have been just the right time for me to see it to come away feeling this way. But artistically, this movie is fantastic. In terms of story, I think it's fantastic. There's nothing I'd take away; and nothing I'd add to it. It ended right where it needed to end.

If you haven't seen it, I recommend carving out a few hours to devote to it. I don't think you'll feel they're wasted. I don't like war movies, as a general rule. I almost didn't watch this because of that. But this is SO much more than a war movie.

Good viewing to everyone!

[CurtEastPoint]

1. Read the book, too!

[slightlv]

2. Thank you!

I didn't even realize there was a book... though that doesn't surprise me. It'll have to wait until I get a new script for glasses, unfortunately. As much as I love to read, right now it's like trying to read something under water... dim and blurry. I've only got one more week to wait, tho, thank goodness!

[CurtEastPoint]

5. and if you ever get the chance, go to St. Malo.

[Jim__]

4. Yes, I read that book a few years ago. Great book!

[Attilatheblond]

3. Loved it

probably gonna watch again.

[mopinko]

6. loved it. love hugh laurie. at this point, he doesnt have to take shit roles.

so, anything he’s in, i’m watchin.
it rly was so well done.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

7. It was fantastic. I loved it.

[yorkster]

8. Great book, good series. And Saint-Malo is delightful.

Absolutely well worth a visit. Sad history during WW2, completely restored after the war.

[samplegirl]

9. Book and movie

Loved it!

[mactire]

10. St. Malo

This port town, Saint-Malo, is on the coast of Brittany, the Celtic “province” of France located on the northwestern part of the country, not an island. It retains much of its ancestral charm as a walled citadel, and is a popular place for visitors who enjoy its medieval charm and cuisine. It is not far from the site at the border of Normandy known as Mount St Michel, which is truelly a wonder to see/experience. Brittany has many places of worth to visit, such as Rennes, Quimper, Pont-Aven, Dinan, Carnac, and others. Tune in to the music of Alan Stivell, Kornog, or Tri Yann while visiting. The series, All the Light.. btw, is really well worth watching, with known actors Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie having significant roles.

[slightlv]

12. Why am I not surprised there

turns out to be a Celtic link? (LOL) I'm Black Irish (as family describes it) on my mom's side. Also American Indian. (grandmother came over from Ireland as a young girl. Grandfather was eligible for land grant, but didn't know his tribe.). My art always reflects one or the other heritage. The movie is SO good, done so well... and I really liked the way Ruffalo and Laurie played their roles. But it doesn't surprise me now that it affected me the way it did.

[Martin Eden]

11. I loved it too

Great story, well told and acted.

[Backseat Driver]

13. We watched and loved it too! Recommended!

[bif]

14. Decent series. The book is much better.