Who We Are Now (2018)

Movie Intro
"Who We Are Now" is a 2018 American drama film directed by Matthew Newton and starring Julianne Nicholson, Emma Roberts and Zachary Quinto. The film delves into the life of an ex-convict having a hard time to reclaim her lost relationship with her young kid while handling her own struggles and prejudices versus her from society.

Plot Synopsis
The movie centers on the life of Beth, played by Julianne Nicholson, an ex-convict just recently released from jail for manslaughter. The crime she devoted wasn't purposeful, but a result of widespread error throughout an alcohol-induced rage. It led to the death of a next-door neighbor and landed her in prison for a years. Upon her release, Beth finds that her more youthful sibling Gabby (Jess Weixler), with whom she's had actually strained relations, and her brother-in-law Sam (Scott Cohen), have actually adopted her child Alec (Logan Schuyler Smith), who now understands them as his moms and dads.

Characters Interactions
Beth, in her quest to regain custody of her child, obtains help from a young, passionate legal representative, Jess, portrayed by Emma Roberts. Jess works in a not-for-profit aimed at helping impoverished females, where her boss is a weary cynic played by Jimmy Smits. Jess is endowed with firecracker energy and the 2 women form an unlikely duo. Together they attempt to eliminate versus the prejudices and Beth's past for her to get custody of her son.

Character Development
Throughout the film, we see Beth's struggle to leave her past behind while she combats against a system that currently pre-judges her based on her rap sheet. She comes to grips with her animosity towards her sis who took over her role as Alec's mom and attempts to show that she can be a fit and good mom.

On the other hand, Jess's enthusiasm for justice softens throughout the film as she begins to understand the intricacies of the world and the justice system. We see her evolve from an idealistic, energetic novice attorney into a more measured and comprehending specific, using layered viewpoints to the whole story.

Final Verdict
The ending of "Who We Are Now" is left intentionally ambiguous. The motion picture does not spoon-feed the audience with a direct resolution, but rather leaves a lingering reflection of a range of possible results. Nevertheless, towards completion we see Beth accepting the status quo, understanding that Alec now sees her sibling and brother-in-law as his moms and dads, and that she would require to appreciate his joy.

Themes and Reception
The motion picture masterfully explores styles of redemption, deals with identity, social bias and the systematic difficulties dealt with by ex-convicts. Not just a testament to motherly love, it likewise explores the criminal justice system, and speaks volumes about the failures and possible improvements that can be made therein. It got favorable evaluations for its raw feeling, dazzling performances and its reasonable portrayal of the struggles faced by convicts upon release from prison. It discreetly portrays the intricacies of human nature and morality, landing a thought-provoking influence on the viewers.

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