Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Juana what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

purplehorse-00276 This was the most beautiful heart-breaking film that I have ever watched. This story will stay with me until I am dying myself. This masterpiece has comedy and tragedy mixed together so perfectly, I cannot express it in words. I am blown away. The ending was amazing. I think this is a film about sacrifice, secrets, life but most of all friendship, and what these four men mean to each other. Honestly this will linger in my thoughts for the rest of my days. It made me cry so much, I just sat and watched the credits with tears rolling down my face. This is a profound masterpiece, especially if you have been through something like this yourself. Watch it, and it will change your perspective on life.

klesseig Third Star is a brilliantly written film with talented actors, beautiful scenery, and a moving soundtrack. There is a lot of symbolism throughout the film (there is even symbolism within the title itself).There is a certain subtlety that adds to the overall tone to the film. While there are many heartbreaking moments throughout, the majority of the film has an incredibly positive theme.While each actor had an incredible performance, one that always stuck out to me was Cumberbatch as the lead, James. He has no troubles letting the audience feel exactly what James is feeling. You understand his anger. You feel his sadness. You crave to feel the happiness that he wants to feel in his last days. Each actor has heartbreaking moments throughout.Although the language is a tad heavy in this film, I highly recommend this film to anyone who wants good laughs, a heart-warming story about friendship, or even anyone who wants to cry. I promise, you will experience all three while watching this film.

blanche-2 "Third Star" was released in 2010 and, had it been a bigger film, would have won Benedict Cumberbatch an Oscar. Stardom for him was inevitable, however, as shortly afterward, he shot to stardom as "Sherlock" in the PBS series. Now he's everywhere. And he deserves to be.Made on a small budget and directed by Hattie Dalton, "Third Star" is about James, a 29-year-old (Cumberbatch) dying of rhabdomyosarcoma, a horrible cancer that attacks the muscles. He has very little time left and is dependent upon painkillers. He wants to go to his favorite place, Barafundle Bay in West Wales. So his three best friends Davy, Miles, and Bill (Tom Burke, J.J. Field, and Adam Robertson) take him, even though it's not a good idea. James is weak and has trouble walking due to the disease in one of his legs. The guys push him in a cart that also contains their luggage for the trip.En route, we learn about them. Davy has been taking care of James since he became ill; Miles is a writer turned businessman, whose father was a successful novelist. Miles, once a very close friend of James', hasn't been in touch for a while, and we learn that he's written a book he hasn't shown anyone. Bill is living with a woman who is not the love of his life, but he can't seem to break up with her.These guys fight, have outbursts of anger, tell each other off, laugh, and joke, each dealing with James' illness in his own way. And James deals with life and impending death in his own way. "I don't want to die. I want more time," he says, and tells his friends off for being "safe." "Life isn't about the hand you're dealt, but the hand you feel safe playing." Some tough confessions emerge. ("Your illness disgusts me.") but eventually James asks them for a final favor."Third Star" is beautifully acted, but the first 45 minutes or so are slow and a disorganized, if that's the right world -- by disorganized, I mean there's a lot of the guys fooling around and trading barbs, and it becomes a bit much.Cumberbatch gives a breathtaking, heartfelt, devastating performance, but everyone is excellent. The very handsome J.J. Fields is a standout as well -- his role is a little larger than that of the other two friends, and there's an excellent cameo by Hugh Bonneville.Stick with it, and you'll be inspired and uplifted. Caution: You'll want a large box of tissues nearby.

Aprodia I watched Third Star perhaps two weeks ago, but realised that it is one of those movies you have to step back from before expressing an opinion out in the open.The movie tells the story of four friends, one of whom diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, to a faraway place filled to the brim with happy, cherished memories.From beginning to end, the tale is full of emotions, all shapes and sizes, climbing on top of one another and dashing across the spectrum, slurred by the simple, yet powerful dialog.There are elements present that one expects when reading a summary for 'one of them diagnosed with cancer". They are, however, presented honestly and simply, without redundant drama. Furthermore, it is not James that leads the movie as the sole figure of interest. All four friends have unique stories, unfolding with varying severity and overtones, and each becomes dear to you by the end.I will finish this review by saying that the movie harnesses great sadness together with immeasurable happiness, and it touches your heart, as all good movies should."And there's no tragedy in that."