2:37 (2006)
At 2:37, someone commits suicide in the school lavatory. The day is told up to that point from the viewpoint of six different students.
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(This film is now in my favorites list.)First of all, I like watching suicide themed films because they are depressing and make me cry. I liked the story line very much and expected a lot from this film, though I was a little bit worried about how they are going to tackle such a serious issue (suicide). The beginning was nothing extraordinary. Six teens introduce themselves as they talk to someone, probably an interviewer. We start to see each one's personal life and struggles and the film switches from one teen to another. We learn that all of them suffer from depressing thoughts and deal with their own personal hell, whether that means a strict/absent parent (Marcus) or an embarrassing medical condition (Steven). What made the film incredible for me was that I could relate to most teens on many levels and I thought the screenwriter and director did handled this very sensitive topic incredibly well. Also, the actors were considerably believable.The way this movie is filmed makes you sympathize with all 6 people to some extent. It doesn't make excuses for the heroes' actions but it explains why they do what they do and you can feel for them. I felt like I was back in high school for once more. The bullying theme is very strong in this film, which is another issue to pay attention to.The end came with a twist which I had predicted. The person that has committed suicide is not among the six teens that share their feelings for the documentary, it's the girl (Kelly) that had no one to share her feelings with. All other characters have some sort of connection with someone. Steve has Kelly asking him if he's okay, Marcus also talks to Kelly, Melody has a girl friend etc. But we see Kelly all alone in each take, she's like a ghost, walking in the corridors and trying to talk to people and care for them while no one cares for her in return. All in all, I think this film is worth-viewing and watching again and again. It gives you food for thought. Suicide is no joke. People who keep their feelings bottled up are the ones who need help the most. We should pay attention to everyone and not only care about our world, our life, our problems because we could be missing serious signs that could lead to suicide. Especially in high school, teens are suffering from bullying and neither their parents nor their teachers can identify the problem. I am glad films like this exist so we can shed some light on this horrific trend.
after watch more than 4000 movies, this one caught my attention.after Reading the plot, i had a minimum of curiosity.10 minutes after the beginning there was some movements from the movie, that caught my attention until the end. this is because i normally see only half of a movie, and than the other half the next day.off course, along the movie you star wondering to whom is going to happen.when the film is going towards the end, the twists begin.that's when you pay even more attention, and watch an unpredictable end.for me, the movie is wheel written, and very well shot.good directing, good characters. the characters even show almost all type of students in high school.8/10
The international success of Australian films are very low, due to the very much lack of talent with both directors and actors. But then 2:37 came along. At first glimpse the plot is very much clichéd and nothing we haven't seen done before. High school students, with their own problems, moaning about their 'sad' and 'awful' lives. And you can already guess that they will be portrayed by actors in their late twenties, with as good acting skills as your next door neighbour's cat. However, the acting is truly superb, it's terrifyingly believable and honest (Teresa Palmer especially surprised me). Characters develop throughout the film, and prove they are more than one dimensional. The plot is more than enough to keep you interested, as well as guessing. The structure is inventive and provides you with a good narrative of the characters. A huge well done to the actors who in all fairness didn't have much of a great script to work with. The look of the film was also quite disappointing, as it did have a 'school media project' vibe going on. All in all, I'd recommend it. It's a really good film with true emotions, despite the fact it is emotional intense all the way through (and I mean ALL the way through!) the ending is worth the wait, and the acting speaks for itself. Give it a go, I can guarantee you'll be surprised, who knows you might shed a tear...
I think 2:37 certainly should be seen by parents and teachers. Because nobody knows that what happen of teenagers' life and about their worlds. And , I think so many parents do not want to understand them and parents have never thought that teenagers have problems. That idea can not be accepted. Actually, they fight with themselves as in this movie. There are six teenagers and different problems. Although all of them to be friend, in reality not. Everyone busy with yourself but one.all of them have problems and most teenagers do not look around . just they want to change something according to them. In my opinion, these people are miserable because they don't never know what is the friendship. It is really shame for them. Anyway, that one lives bad days. She loves Marcus but he doesn't care her love. Maybe it is seen that she has not got any problems in her life. but actually nobody cares somebody's life or problems or such as other things in that school. They don't communicate with each other. she consistently tries to speak Marcus. But he doesn't want to speak with her. Then ,she starts to be desperate. although she is interested in friends, nobody does not take care of hers . So, she decides to kill herself.