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Film Review: The Ever After

When you see the name Teresa Palmer, it’s not often you think of independent film; however, her latest offering is independent to the core. Written, produced by and starring Palmer, and produced, directed by and starring her husband Mark Webber, ‘The Ever After’ offers a bleak, honest and refreshing take on some taboo subjects.

The Ever After

When you see the name Teresa Palmer, it’s not often you think of independent film; however, her latest offering is independent to the core. Written, produced by and starring Palmer, and produced, directed by and starring her husband Mark Webber, ‘The Ever After’ offers a bleak, honest and refreshing take on some taboo subjects.

Palmer plays Ava from Australia, a woman in the throes of mental illness and struggling with self-identity while her marriage to well-known fashion photographer Thomas Cooper (Webber) appears to be slowly crumbling. Palmer and Webber created characters so desperately trapped in their own minds, that it can often hit far too close to home when they begin to reveal their innermost thoughts.

‘The Ever After’ is a completely independent film – with Palmer paying for most of the production out of her own pocket, while the duo called on friends and family for all hands on deck during the production. Fortunately, the pair can name, Moby, Rosario Dawson, Phoebe Tonkin and Academy Award Winner Melissa Leo as their friends.

The most impressive thing about ‘The Ever After’ would be its honesty in tackling subjects that are still avoided in 2015. The way that ‘The Ever After’ addresses mental illness and male date rape is refreshing and eye opening, yet sincere and respectful. Webber did not tip-toe around the issues, and it’s obvious that he wanted to make these as confronting as possible. The score composed by Moby complemented this.

In 2015 it would be great if I could avoid the word ‘gutsy’ when talking about ‘The Ever After’ and the way the film deals with tough issues, however, gutsy it is. I, for one, am glad that this film was made, as it could start a discussion about the stigma that people have in regards to pressing and topical issues and the anguish that the people coping with these issues face.

‘The Ever After’ is an incredibly moving film, that will leave the viewer thinking long after viewing, and at times taking a deeper look at their life. It’s a beautifully told story that deals with the tough issues. The story isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, but it’s a love story with many beautiful and touching moments – the natural chemistry between the husband and wife duo naturally crossing over to the screen. Palmer brings an incredible comedic timing to the story, in moments where a good laugh is necessary.

Thanks to Teresa Palmer and Mark Webber and their belief in independent film, you can watch this movie online at www.theeveraftermovie.com

 

Trigger warning; this film contains scenes that may be confronting at times.

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