Extremis Response

I went into this film completely blind with no clue on what the premise was. The cinematography for this film was exceptionally well done and I can see why it was praised. I felt almost as if I was there and in the moment. Aside from that, this film was deeply impactful for me. I usually don’t get emotional during films but this one had me crying almost entirely throughout the runtime. I think it’s because of the fact that this subject matter is so realistic and that something like this could happen with no warning to us or anyone of our loved ones and it’s a scary thought to think about. I’ll be honest, I was never really comfortable with hospitals beforehand and this film just amplified it. The fact that so many people and loved ones have to be hooked up to machinery in order to live is scary and everything that comes with having a loved one in a severe state is scary. I also feel that the doctors that have to undergo these circumstances repeatedly should be praised. Having to see multiple patients with family and friends and having to discuss whether they should continue to use a machine or not is not easy for anyone. Not only that but the fact that they have to deal with all these emotions and yet still remain calm and collected for the family’s sake is hard beyond belief. This film tackled it’s subject matter in a very realistic way and that’s what made it so powerful. It provided a real insight into what it’s like for certain people that have had to go through that and illustrates to the audience how difficult it can be.