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Stone is a movie that relies on the cast to prop up the otherwise weak plot and unrealized emotional, psychological, and religious undertones that fuel interesting but incomplete characters. As is, the movie feels unfinished, as if we are just beginning to get to who these characters are when the rug of the climax is prematurely pulled out from under us. There has been a lot of lip service about the performances in this film but it is impossible for some to separate the actor from their work and as a result, undue favoritism gets in the way of seeing the flaws in the film and story. A problematic film just as easily derails talented actors, as lesser actors are lost in the voluminous details of a great script without the means or talent to plumb the depths to create a character that stands the test of time, both memorable and unique. Continue reading →