
The Possibilities Are Endless tells the incredible story of Edwyn Collins, the Scottish songwriter who suffered a stroke, an explosion in the brain so severe that it effectively deleted the contents of his mind. After a career as an internationally acclaimed lyricist, he lost all language and was only able to say two phrases: "The Possibilities are Endless" and "Grace Maxwell". The film is narrated by Edwyn, trapped inside his devastated mind and his wife Grace, the woman who... (Full plot summary below)
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The Possibilities Are Endless tells the incredible story of Edwyn Collins, the Scottish songwriter who suffered a stroke, an explosion in the brain so severe that it effectively deleted the contents of his mind. After a career as an internationally acclaimed lyricist, he lost all language and was only able to say two phrases: "The Possibilities are Endless" and "Grace Maxwell". The film is narrated by Edwyn, trapped inside his devastated mind and his wife Grace, the woman who pulled him back to life. More than just a story of determination against all odds; it is an intimate and life-affirming journey of rediscovery that celebrates how love, music and language shape our lives.
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| GuardianHenry BarnesThere's a disjointed beauty in this visualisation of a man struggling to recollect the facts of his life; a lot of power in the fight to rebuild the link between brain and location. |
| 2UE That Movie ShowBlake HowardHall and Lovelace's spectacular documentary gives the audience the slightest insight into how frightening a stroke can be and conversely how powerfully sense memory can rescue parts of who you are from the recesses of your mind. |
| Time OutTom HuddlestonA captivating look at a man battling to rediscover his place in the world. |
| The ListPaul GallagherThe film really is a love story, and an inspiring, hopeful one at that. |
| Total FilmKevin HarleyAn honest, artful and empathetic account of resilience emerges, without resort to power-of-love clichés. |
| Empire MagazineIan FreerAn emotional journey following an artist and man of substance. |
| Radio TimesJamie HealyThis sensitive portrait builds towards an uplifting conclusion, where, despite his tremendous setback, Collins is seen moving ever forward - albeit less sure-footed than before - and with definite purpose. |
| The PlaylistOliver LytteltonStunningly photographed by Richard Stewart, and gorgeously scored by Collins and a handful of collaborators, "The Possibilities are Endless" is one of the most distinctive, formally experimental and moving documentaries we've seen in a long time. |
| ScotsmanSiobhan SynnotCollins' interplay with Maxwell often speaks volumes; at one point they take a stroll together, teasing, bickering and laughing companionably, while the camera records Collins' physical difficulties and Maxwell's controlled watchfulness. |
| Observer (UK)Mark KermodeI honestly can't remember when I last saw a happier screen couple. |