The Book of Stars

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Plot: Themes of hope, survival, love, and loss spread like a quiet storm through The Book of Stars, a tale of two sisters (played by Mary Stuart Masterson and Jena Malone). Penny (Masterson) cares fo...( read more  )r her younger sister Mary (Malone), who suffers from cystic fibrosis. "Cares for" is a questionable term, as the hardened, edgy Penny secretly makes her living in the world's oldest profession while popping pills to help numb her from the grim reality of her job and the impending loss of her sister. Mary, a romantic daydreamer who faces her disease with a graceful, knowing spirit, remembers the days when her big sister was a "brilliant" published poet, and she pours her every thought, memory, and dream into a lovingly crafted scrapbook she calls "the book of stars." These old souls with young faces cope with many difficulties, but they discover small joys with the help of a disabled neighbor (Delroy Lindo), a refugee from war-torn Eastern Europe (Karl Geary), and a convict in the state pen (D.B. Sweeney).

The film shines through Masterson, whose Penny burns with an underlying intensity that makes the character's conflicted position of duty and resentment feel mighty and palpable. The rest of the cast give gentle performances that match the film's warmly lit cinematography, making The Book of Stars a poignant and delicate watch as well as a showcase for Masterson's talents. -- Shannon Gee

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  MCT:

  May 12, 2008

  Jena Malone if beautiful and powerful, like she tends to be. Unfortunately when she is not on screen the movie is pretty bad. Yet another mediocre film far improved simply from her presence.

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  January 10, 2008

  A beautiful movie and so very touching! I don't mind watching every now and then. Mary Stuart Masterson and Jena Malone are phenomenal! Karl Geary (one of my favorites) gives a stellar performance.
  For those with sisters, this is the movie that I'm sure you would truly love. Intricate design of sisterhood, family, and love that will definitely leave you feeling all sorts of emotions.

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  May 28, 2007

  Sad, but beautiful low-key drama about two sisters that avoids all cliches and dramatic pitfulls. Strong acting performance by Jena Malone and Mary Stuart Masterson!

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  February 1, 2007

  Another "boohoo" movie. =3 I'm starting to like them. ^^ It's so beautiful. I wish me and my sister were like that.

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• Rated: (Unrated)
• Directed by: Michael Miner
• Genres: Drama
• Released: December 31, 2000
• DVD Released: September 5, 2000

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