7/7/2023 0 Comments Long way down book![]() ![]() ![]() It deals with a very sombre matter but even such matters can be approached from a humorous angle. Whilst I stand by my 'light-hearted' remark earlier, this is not to say that it is shallow. I loved the original version of Long Way Down, so I was excited to check out this new rendition, and I have to say Im really loving the way this story was re-imagined for this graphic novel. Thus, through the chance encounter our characters realised slowly that they have something to live for and that beauty can be found in purpose and togetherness and in that problems can be faced rather than avoided taking the easy way out. The makers of this film must have faced a challenge in how to deal with a dramatic issue (suicide) but convey it in a semi comical tone without appearing to ridicule such a serious issue. Somehow their presence provided a barrier to their urge and since they survived that night, they kept in touch and tried to encourage one another.in life. ![]() It was a New Year's Eve at the top of a building, the ideal suicide spot that these four individuals encountered one another. A comedy about 4 people who are suicidal, sounds like an oxymoron doesn't it? Well, this is the issue dealt in this light hearted comedy & drama. ![]()
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