Same Kind of Different as Me (2017)

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International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives.

Introduction
"Same Kind of Different as Me" is a 2017 film directed by Michael Carney, based on a true story and a book of the same name written by Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn Vincent. The film features top Hollywood actors consisting of Greg Kinnear, Renée Zellweger, Djimon Hounsou, and Jon Voight.

Plot Description
The movie, embeded in Fort Worth, Texas, focuses on a worldwide art dealer, Ron Hall (Greg Kinnear) who is wed to Deborah (Renée Zellweger). The couple's life takes a turn after Deborah dreams of a man who she thinks will change their city. She convinces Ron to offer with her at a regional homeless shelter where they fulfill Denver Moore (Djimon Hounsou), a hazardous homeless man who matches Deborah's dream, and the course of their lives alter permanently.

Character Development
Ron and Deborah's marriage is in an unsteady location due to Ron's extramarital affair. Their service in the homeless shelter brings them together while linking them with Denver. Denver is initially increasingly independent, suspicious and hostile. His past was marred by a life of slavery, criminal offense, and homelessness, making him deeply mistrustful of others, particularly white people. Ron goes to excellent lengths to establish a friendship with Denver, helping him to drop his defensive propensities and trust once again.

Major Themes
"Same Kind of Different as Me" tackles various styles. These consist of homelessness, racial stress, marital infidelity, class distinction and the recovery power of love and friendship. The film highly checks out the transformational power of forgiveness and human connections, building towards the unveiling of Denver's extraordinary life story.

Conflict and Resolution
Deborah is diagnosed with cancer, which includes more strain to their already complicated circumstance. Amidst these obstacles, Denver and Ron establish a strange friendship, developing a genuine story that crosses financial, social, and racial divides. Denver, with his raw knowledge and life experiences, offers Ron and Deborah a new viewpoint on their struggles. He ends up being an essential support system and foundation in their lives, ultimately speaking in Deborah's honor throughout her cancer fundraising occasion.

Climax and Conclusion
The climax of the movie comes when Denver exposes his life story. The audience discovers that he grew up as a sharecropper on a plantation, accidentally killed a male, hopped a train to escape the law, and wound up homeless on the streets for decades. His change and the revelation of his previous life are moving and extensive. In the end, despite the loss of Deborah, the relationship between Ron and Denver remains strong. The movie concludes by informing us that Denver went on to become a popular benefactor prior to his death in March 2012.

Total Analysis
"Same Kind of Different as Me" is a touching drama that showcases the power of rehab, forgiveness, and renewal of relationships. It's a gorgeous illustration of human possible and improvement, narrating an amazing journey of a homeless man's shift to a celebrated benefactor. Mainly, the motion picture leaves its audience with hope that modification is possible, irrespective of somebody's past, if given an opportunity and surrounded by love and understanding.

Top Cast

  • Greg Kinnear (small)
    Greg Kinnear
    Ron Hall
  • Djimon Hounsou (small)
    Djimon Hounsou
    Denver
  • Renée Zellweger (small)
    Renée Zellweger
    Deborah Hall
  • Jon Voight (small)
    Jon Voight
    Earl Hall
  • Olivia Holt (small)
    Olivia Holt
    Regan Hall
  • Peyton Wich (small)
    Peyton Wich
    Young Bobby
  • Lara Grice (small)
    Lara Grice
    Bobby's Mom
  • Ty Parker (small)
    Ty Parker
    Bobby
  • Dana Gourrier (small)
    Dana Gourrier
    Willow
  • Mykel Shannon Jenkins (small)
    Mykel Shannon Jenkins
    B.B.
  • Ann Mahoney (small)
    Ann Mahoney
    Clara