I saw this movie right after seeing 'Harry Potter 4,' and, well, they're quite different to say the least.
The Son is full of religious undertones. The title itself is an allusion to Christ, as Christ's father was a carpenter. Thus we have a Joseph/God the Father like figure in Oliver. There is one scene in particular where this reading is perhaps most evident. It happens when the boys are carrying beams up the ladders. Here we see each of the boys bearing a beam, much the way the bible describes Christ carrying the beam to which he would be nailed. Francis, though, is unable to carry his cross up the ladder. Even with Oliver pushing him he drops the beam hurting himself and Oliver. This is a great micro-moment in the film, as this film is about the hurt that Oliver received as consequences of this boy. Oliver, as the forgiving Father, immediately tells the boy to get up and do it again. Here we see in him the qualities often associated with God the Father; he is forgiving, but stern.
Overall this film was excellent. There are some parts that seem to move slowly, but it is a great film that teaches an important lesson in life.
The Son is full of religious undertones. The title itself is an allusion to Christ, as Christ's father was a carpenter. Thus we have a Joseph/God the Father like figure in Oliver. There is one scene in particular where this reading is perhaps most evident. It happens when the boys are carrying beams up the ladders. Here we see each of the boys bearing a beam, much the way the bible describes Christ carrying the beam to which he would be nailed. Francis, though, is unable to carry his cross up the ladder. Even with Oliver pushing him he drops the beam hurting himself and Oliver. This is a great micro-moment in the film, as this film is about the hurt that Oliver received as consequences of this boy. Oliver, as the forgiving Father, immediately tells the boy to get up and do it again. Here we see in him the qualities often associated with God the Father; he is forgiving, but stern.
Overall this film was excellent. There are some parts that seem to move slowly, but it is a great film that teaches an important lesson in life.