Dina Reda What an epic and awesome movie. this film made me cry. Alan Rickman and Mos Def showed a great, outstanding and unforgettable performance. I like the character of Vivien Thomas much more, who supposed to be black, oppressed but well trusted, frank, hard working quiet and loyal at the time of racism. And even he didn't lose his faith and hope even when he was confused and didn't know what to do after leaving work with Dr Blalock " I don't return for you, I love what I do her" " I don't want any praise but I want something fire my enthusiasm " my beloved quotes out of the movie. I wish I could as brave as you to truly find my passion and always stick to it regardless anyone or anything. Dr Vivien you were the action and the whole world was the reaction. RIP Dr Alfred Blalock, Dr Vivien Thomas and Alan Rickman

molly-92 When I first saw the movie 'Something the Lord made' on TV I cried. I was born a 'blue baby' like the children in the movie I also had Fallots of Tetralogy, and was not expected to live. When I was two years old in 1954 my mother took me from Kenya (where we lived) to Guy's Hospital in London. A pioneering British heart surgeon by the name of Professor Russel Brock performed a Blalock 'shunt' as described in the movie. Professor Brock had been to the United States of America and had been trained by Dr Cooley who features in the movie. Professor Brock was later knighted and became Lord Brock. If it was not for his knowledge and training he received from the Blalock, Tussing and Thomas pioneers he may not have been able to save my life nearly fifty eight years ago. I went on to have a complete correction of my Fallots of Tetralogy congenital heart defects in Cape Town in 1970. I'v just turned 60. I have watched the movie several times now.

danceability-1 Superb acting in a wonderfully-written film Alan Rickman and Mos Def give superb performances in this wonderfully-written film about the triumph of intelligence and creativity over the effects of racial prejudice."Something The Lord Made" is the real-life story of Dr. Alfred Blalock and technician (later Dr.) Vivian Thomas, both of whom pioneered open-heart surgery in America in the mid-twentieth century.Rickman, as Blalock, gives a flawless, charismatic portrayal of an egotistical surgeon who gains nobility of spirit while he defies (and yet is simultaneously confined by) the customs of his society. Rickman's performance is all the more impressive because he is British, and Blalock was an American from the south; nevertheless, Rickman's southern accent is natural and effortless.Rickman brings likability and humanity to what could otherwise be an unsympathetic character; and this core humanity gives "Something The Lord Made" a depth not often seen in tales of bigotry within American society. Too often, tales of this sort delineate the bad guys from the good guys in an almost cartoonish fashion, but Rickman's Blalock is both good and bad, reflecting more accurately the reality of the times in which both characters lived.Mos Def gives a subtle, moving and sympathetic performance as Vivian Thomas, a gifted man who is caught in the trap of prejudice and the expectations of an unenlighted society. The film clearly demonstrates that Thomas is the intellectual peer of Blalock; it is society and circumstance that for years robs Thomas of the practical opportunity to become Blalock's actual peer in terms of status. Def gives us the portrait of a man who chooses patience over reaction; through him, we feel outrage at the denial of the respect due Thomas, time and again.The writing in this film is low-key and highly effective. Because American society has in some ways changed since the mid-twentieth century setting of this film, younger viewers may not understand the actions and choices made by Blalock and Thomas, both within this film and within real life. Nevertheless, "Something The Lord Made" gives an extremely uplifting and surprisingly accurate portrayal of life as it really existed in those times, and should be appreciated both as an historical and enlightening film.danceability-1, Amsterdam Holland

mysty_nz What can I say? I think Alan Rickman is an awesome actor! No one I can think of can take the place of Prof Snape. But if you want something different then this movie I think you should see! I will not go into details bout the movie(Don't want to spoil it!) but I can not think of anyone that could have taken his place. Out of all his movies, From Die Hard to Harry Potter(well since me seen him act anyway) I thought this movie should be one of the top Five movies of his. I will admit that I have not seen all his movies(I hope to one day), but there is only one other movie to me that out shines this one and that is Harry Potter! Don't you just love a villain