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Speak is a 2004 indie film starring Kristen Stewart as a high school student who became silent after being raped by an upperclassman.

When I watched this movie, I thought Stewart hasn’t changed in her acting style/skills. Maybe there were subtle changes. It was good though. It’s like if you’re a producer, director or screenplay writer looking for a particular character and would cast Stewart in your movie, you know you’re doing right. You already have an idea how Stewart will play her role. Saves you time.

Albeit having only few lines in the movie, Michael Angarano as Dave Petrakis did wonderful. Melinda said, “Dave Petrakis is my new hero.” You’d know why. He was different from every student that was in their high school. I think Angarano is an underrated actor. I’ve only seen him in two movies, but I’d say I was satisfied with him. Of course, he could’ve done more. Maybe, like Stewart, he is also intended for “particular” movies. Or maybe I should say that there are movies only meant to have Michael Angarano, and/or Kristen Stewart.

Speak is a poignat movie. I think it was very moving albeit hearing only Melinda’s point of views. Of course, there were also other conversations from other characters. Melinda does speak, but only when needed to.

Like Twilight, Speak is a narrative movie from the lead character’s point of view. I think such movies are powerful. But it is also important to empower the other pieces or factors of the movie.

Quotes from the movie: Wikiquote



Music: Cocco - Mizu Kagami
Mood: *head aches*