Lbs.

Surprisingly good!!
I thought this was a good movie about one man's journey to correct what he thought was the problem in his life...his weight. After losing the weight, he realized that there was much more to the problems in his life than just his weight. He had a deeper addiction problem with food and was able to recognize it and work towards fixing himself along with the weight loss. His family and friends also seemed to be ashamed of his weight and then still not pleased with him when he lost the weight. People are cruel no matter what you do. I was surprised by a few of the storylines in the movie, but over all it was a great film.

Losing Pounds Isn't Altogether The Purpose, Gaining His Life Is.
This Independent film/docudrama was a standout at the Sundance Film Festival, also an Official selection. It definitely deserves this distinction. Co-written and directed by Matthew Bonifacio this lends a newer spin on a problematic behavior. The topic at hand would be food addiction. There isn't anything new to this clinically, but in the way it is looked at and handled; which is honest, painful and stirring. The view is phenomenal.

Neil (Carmine Famiglietti-who also co-wrote) is a rotund man, living at home with his Italian parents and working for his father. His mother enjoys caring for Neil and feeding him along with worrying about his health at the same time. He has a sister (Theresa) who is getting ready for her upcoming marriage. Theresa loves him very much and smothers him also. Her fiance (Anthony) has his own agenda and is unforgiving with Neil. He goes overboard in the other direction with Neil. Teases him constantly, finds him 'weak' due to his weight...

Had me thinking
Give Lbs. a chance. I absolutely enjoyed every moment of it. It even had me thinking about the changes I wanted to make for myself. Not just losing weight but other changes as well. It can be very motivational if you are open to it.

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