"The Interpreter"

Every once in a while, there's time for a movie, and every once in a while, we actually watch one that is halfway decent!

"The Interpreter" with Nicole Kidman (2004) is such a movie. Taking in consideration our endearing connection with Africa, it was a film that struck home to us. Even though the country in Africa is fictional, it could be the story of about one in a dozen countries. As a matter of fact, our first place of missionary service, Liberia, is reliving this story right now in some ways. Charles Taylor has been placed in custody of the International Tribunal and is being tried as a war criminal, much like Saddam Hussein.

It tugged at my heart in many ways, but mainly because of the complex loyalty and struggles Nicole Kidman shows in this political drama. She was born, had grown up in this fictitional African country and was now serving as an interpreter in the UN.

There's so many elements to this movie. It's defining and strategic, but it's also emotional and victorious on many levels.

It's one that I recommend if you are so inclined to be challenged to think and feel beyond the American mindframe!