Prayers For Bobby (SPOILERS)

Today we watched Prayers for Bobby, It was the second time Atori watched it and persuaded me to do the same. I think it's worth a watch if your not shallow minded :)

Atori: I've seen this film twice now, and I still find it informative and uplifting. Based on a true story, it's about a young boy, Bobby Griffith coming out to his family in the 1980's. For the first 45 minutes, my views of the mother were negative. She was very religious and ignorant. At those times, I guess, it was a lot more difficult for people to accept gay people. I think it's because the subject wasn't as talked about and people knew nothing of it. Half way through the film, it starts getting more emotional when Bobby commits suicide. As the family cope with the loss, Bobby's mother seeks guidance from a Methodist church wanting to put herself at ease that Bobby has gone to heaven. Towards the end, the mother's views change and she comes to realise that Bobby was `born different at birth`, that he didn't choose to be gay. The acting, at times wasn't too great but the story makes you think and it moved me.

Melon: This was the first time I've seen this film, and I actually really enjoyed it, at first it was really frustrating to watch because the opinions of people in the film about gay relations. For example 'all gays should be lined up and shot,' URGH! some people just piss me off. This whole story was centered around the Bible and religious values, and the prejudices within it about gay relations. What I liked about this film was the fact that it showed two sides to every argument. I liked the fact that the Reverend helped the Mother to understand a better way of thinking and to help her have a less ignorant outlook. It was really frustrating right up until the last 25 minutes, when Mary started to understand that she needed to change. I thought the speech at the end was very moving and very eye-opening for anyone who doesn't understand the 'gay way of life.' GO PFLAG MOMS! I loved how informative the film is, I think everyone who isn't as accepting of gays as I am should seriously watch this film. It might just open your eyes a little bit more.

RATINGS:

Atori: Acting: 4/10 Informative: 10/10 Overall Film: 8/10

Melon: Acting: 2/10 Sorry Sigourney Weaver Informative: 10/10 Overall Film: 9/10 Frustration: 10/10

Melon and Atori xxx

'Before you echo Amen in your home or place of worship, think and remember. A Child is listening.'
Mary Griffith