Dark Matter

I rented this movie to watch as I was introduced to it by my Taiwanese friend. This movie is based upon the 1991 University of Iowa shootings. It is completely fictionous. Firstly I would like to say that I would recommend this movie, as it deals with the issue of depression and set backs, trials. It shows this up and coming and promising boy, who got accepted to the university, however, he came up with a theory about cosmology and dark matter that goes against his professor as it was deemed to be unfounded. Thus, he could not graduate and had to go into doing odd jobs that were a waste of his talent.

Hence, he got into depression and starting killing those around him. The movie really puts you through the character and makes you sort of understand what goes through the minds of the killer. If only there was a counsellor who could talk to him, things would have been different, or a professor who could believe in him, or guide him through other alternatives. This just goes to show that we should be on the lookout for people that need our support and care. And these incidents could be prevented. That was the first thought that came into my mind as I watched this film.

Another point is that he killed his fellow student, who managed to get a PhD with support from his professor. On his inauguration ceremony, he shot him. Which is really sad because all his hard work was vanished in an instant. It really makes you think how fragile life can be. They do tell about this female guide who does help the boy to adapt and follow through, and she was one of the few people who cared for him but it wasn't enough to help him through his depression.

After watching this film, I realized life in America can be quite dangerous as well. People could just take out a gun a kill you anytime. Which is why I am strongly against the sale of guns in America but that's another story.

The main point I want to get across to you is that, life is fragile. Treasure it, treasure those around you. And more importantly. Look out for the people around you, show an hand of care and concern for them. Help those around you who need help and the world can be a safer place to live. I just watched Oprah where the artist, Will I Am, used his funds to create a scholarship for youths in America to go to college. Which I feel is a very noble thing to do. No matter who you are, you can play a part!

If you think you have spare money, please do not hesitate to help those around you.

I know of this soccer player called Christiano Ronaldo, who bought 3 branded cars in England, and when he shifted to Spain, he thought it was troublesome to shift the cars to spain and just bought new ones.

What a waste of money I must say, money which could be used to help other people.


Regards,
Daniel Foo