“Supernova” (M)
A SUPERNOVA occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star and the connection between this outer-space phenomenon and the title for writer/director Harry McQueen’s film is perhaps remote and special.
Understanding it is certainly not essential for the filmgoer to be blown away by what reflects from the screen.
The theme is love, of the kind exemplified in the Greek historic writings illustrating the Pythagorean ideal of friendship by Damon through his trust in and love for Pythias.
The relationship between Sam (Colin Firth) and Tusker (Stanley Tucci) has endured for several decades. Now it is time for them to take to the road in their campervan to visit old friends and remembered places before early-onset dementia claims Tusker (whether that is a life-threatening condition I am not qualified to say, but it’s a useful dramatic hook from which to hang the story).
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It’s not purely about wallowing in nostalgia either, as becomes clear when Sam makes a quick pit-stop and, upon his return, finds Tusker has vanished – without his phone. After a few moments of panic and a quick scout around the area, he’s relieved to find his partner safe and well – if a little disorientated. Turns out he didn’t bring his pills – deliberately. “They remind me I’m ill – and I don’t want that,” Tusker says defiantly. It’s now two years since the novelist got the devastating diagnosis of dementia. Since then, he’s been determined to live life to the full and press on with his work. But now, sensing things are getting worse, Sam wants to try and spend as much time with him, but he’s finding it is taking a heavy toll on his own emotions and mental state.
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