The Life of Chuck (film)
One of the movies I love: The Life of Chuck. Probably the best encouraging movie of the year!
The story is based on a novella If It Bleeds written by Stephen King, which is about an accountant called Charles "Chuck" Krantz, who dies of brain tumour when he is 39.
The movie comes up with the brutal fact that life is short, and even do the planets in the universe. Nothing is permanent except our willingness to allow wonderful life, and our inspiration to others.
Chuck is also inspired by others -- his grandmother who dances with him, leading him to join dancing sessions after school delighting and inspiring others until his death.
There are three scenes I love: first is the teacher who tells him he “contains multitudes” that the world is big and he can make big things, and the following two dancing scenes made me feel hopeful and happy.
We are Chuck
Chuck is not famous, but many people who have met him don’t know he is Charles who has great 39 years, as said on the billboard and TV ads. That said, he has impacted other people as well as the world in which he may not realize.
In fact, everyone is Chuck. It’s not because we have talent or money. It’s also not because of high status or reputation. It’s because of our existence and willingness to take actions. Even a little one.
What if Chuck doesn’t take part in dancing activities after school? What if he chooses to not dance with Cat in the party (Fall Fling) because he is not confident with his height? And what if his grandmother doesn’t dance with him at home?
Busker forever. We contain multitudes. No exception.
Life is short, but our spirit can be infinite.
