Love has always been a topic of fascination for humans throughout history. It is often described as a magical and mysterious force that has the power to transform lives. Love is not just a mere emotion, but a profound experience that can bring joy, happiness, and fulfillment. In many cultures, love is associated with magic and enchantment. It is believed that love has the power to make the impossible possible. Love stories are filled with tales of magical spells, potions, and curses that bring lovers together or tear them apart.
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The adult characters provide us with a range of emotions Sheila McCarthy as the veteran novelist who wants to protect Tommy at all costs and brings in Jessie to tutor him in math and science, Maria Kost as Jessie s quirky psychologist Dr. In desperate need of extra high school credits Jessie agrees to tutor young Tommy Faber, but when the timid 14-year-old insists he hasn t left Veronica s mansion in more than half a century, Jessie knows that something s amiss.
Love stories are filled with tales of magical spells, potions, and curses that bring lovers together or tear them apart. Love is often portrayed as a force that transcends time and space. It is seen as something that can bridge gaps and overcome obstacles.
Considering Love and Other Magic
Fact and fiction collide when troubled teenager Jessie Wilson arrives at the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Veronica Guest, the long-forgotten literary darling of 1948. In desperate need of extra high school credits Jessie agrees to tutor young Tommy Faber, but when the timid 14-year-old insists he hasn’t left Veronica’s mansion in more than half a century, Jessie knows that something’s amiss.
Tommy is convinced he’s a work of fiction, a make-believe boy magically conjured from the pages of a short story that first appeared in 1952. Jessie is keen to understand Tommy’s reclusive nature and meet his mysterious uncle – the elusive dime novel detective, Jasper Diamond. As the mansion’s dusty secrets come to light, Jessie is convinced she can make Tommy a real boy.
A story about the magic of friendship from Calgary filmmaker Dave Schultz.
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Parent’s Guide: Painful emotions are contrasted with a fanciful storyline in a film designed for teen audiences about dealing with the tragedy of suicide. Some details of the death are briefly mentioned and a few dark moments of obsessive behavior are depicted.
Content Information for CONSIDERING LOVE AND OTHER MAGIC
Violence: C+
Sexual Content: A-
Language: B
Alcohol / Drug Use: A-
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Director Dave Schultz Producer Joanne Levy, Jeff Beesley, Dave Schultz Screenwriter Dave Schultz Editor Darren Bierman Cast Maddie Phillips, Ryan Grantham, Sheila McCarthy, Eric McCormack, Rory J. Saper
We meet the other main character of the film as a result of Jessie’s first assignment as a tutor. Tommy Faber (Ryan Grantham) is a fourteen-year-old boy who is currently living with his grandmother Veronica Guest ( Sheila McCarthy ) in her large mansion. Veronica was a famous author back in the 1950s and still writes on a daily basis using an old fashioned manual typewriter. Tommy tells Jessie that he is actually a fictional creation of Veronica from 1952, and that he, along with his Uncle Jasper (Eric McCormack), another fictional creation of Veronica, can never leave her house. Yet Tommy is a real living person, clearly a teenager from his head down to his black high top chucks. When she asks to see his math books, he shows her books printed in the 1940’s. When she asks Tommy, “Isn’t your life really boring?” he replies that his life is based on what Veronica writes down and that she has promised to give him a new set of adventures in her next book. Not knowing what to make of a young teen who claims to be over 70 and spends his life confined to his grandmother’s mansion, Jessie first seems ready to bail on this assignment. But Tommy is so unassuming and nice that Jessie becomes intrigued with him, and she begins to see things as a challenge: can she understand what makes Tommy a recluse and can she succeed in making Tommy into a normal teenager? Tommy resolves to provide Jessie with some adventures, but they don’t always succeed.
People have been known to go to great lengths in the name of love, even defying logic and reason. Love is also seen as a transformative force. It has the power to change people, to make them better versions of themselves. Love can inspire acts of kindness, compassion, and selflessness. It can bring out the best in people and make them strive to be the best they can be. However, love is not always a fairytale. It can be complex and bittersweet. Love can also be a source of pain and heartache. It can lead to heartbreak, betrayal, and loss. Love can be messy and unpredictable, and it can sometimes feel like a cruel joke played by the universe. Despite its challenges, love continues to captivate and inspire us. It fills our lives with meaning and purpose. Love is what makes us human, connecting us to one another in a profound and unique way. It is a universal language that transcends all boundaries. Love may be mysterious and magical, but it is also very real. It is an essential part of the human experience and something that we all long for. Love has the power to transform our lives and bring us joy, happiness, and fulfillment. It is a force worth cherishing and celebrating..
Reviews for "The Magic of Unrequited Love: Finding Beauty in Heartache"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I really wanted to like "Considering Love and Other Magic" but I found it to be extremely predictable and cliché. The characters were flat and lacked depth, making it hard for me to care about their story. The writing style was also overly simplistic, with little nuance or complexity. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and wouldn't recommend it to others looking for a captivating and unique read.
2. Mark - 1 star - I couldn't even finish "Considering Love and Other Magic" as it felt like I was reading a poorly written fanfiction. The plot was not engaging and the characters were one-dimensional. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it hard to connect with the story. Additionally, the pacing was off, with unnecessary scenes dragging on while important moments felt rushed. I was hoping for a magical and enchanting story, but unfortunately, this book fell short in every aspect.
3. Emily - 2 stars - "Considering Love and Other Magic" had an interesting concept, but it was poorly executed. The story lacked coherence and the magical elements felt forced and out of place. The romantic aspect of the book also felt forced, with the relationship between the main characters developing too quickly and lacking depth. The writing style was average, with nothing remarkable or memorable. Overall, I was disappointed by this book and wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a truly magical and engaging read.