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Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin, Joan Cusack, Jason Patric
Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. But their family is rocked by sudden, heartbreaking news that forces them to make a difficult and unorthodox choice in order to s...( read more
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Id: 11012287
The book was great. The film, not so much. It feels like some schmaltzy God awful TV movie. Cassavetes has no faith in his actors or script. Rather than rely on them to bring forth the emotional punch necessary, he decides that he isn't a film-maker, but a DJ instead. Playing som...( read more)
Well done. Heartbreaking, but you know that before going in so you can wrap your head around it and deal.
To start with i did not know much about this movie apart from what my wife told me.So i went in with a fresh head and at least i could not comparing the film to book.Must start by saying that this is not my normal cup of tea and would normal wait for dvd or even sky for this,but ...( read more)
Earnest tearjerker about a girl who, genetically created as a bone-marrow donor for her cancer stricken sister, sues her parents for the rights to her own body. Manipulative drama is emotionally involving, but it's too superficial to properly deal with the interesting moral and ...( read more)
The combination of a Jodi Pilcout (best-selling, cheesy) novel and a Cameron Diaz leading role is unforgivable. Nick Cassavetes is very known for the over-dramatic movies he makes, but this one definitely exceeds all imaginations. I like movies that say: "you know, I'm not a mast...( read more)
Being a mother I felt a true connection to Cameron Diaz character! It was heart felt and it makes you cry and laugh all through the movie!
Marshmallow movie that tries to pull you tears from beginning till the end,with crazy Cameron Diaz.
A touching movie of sisters' love for each other and their family. A story of hope, healing, sacrifice, courage, letting go and moving on.
