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Summary: love conquers all
Review: i'm so glad you people understood this is a disease, not a lack of conscience or love.we may hurt others in the process of hurting ourselves. and that doesn't make us right, it makes us human. and we have a reason to come back, thanks to you.
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Summary: Excellent portrayal of an alcoholic
Review: Meg should have gotten top billing for this movie. Her portrayal of an alcoholic was right-on. I recommend this movie for those living with an alcoholic in recovery. It focuses on finding the solutions, not just poking at the problems alcoholics cause in families and relationships. It presents to spouses the concept of "letting go" and "caring about" versus "caring for."
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Summary: Sad and Real. Finally a good portrayal.
Review: No film has shown the damage that alcoholism does to someone in this way. Nobody thinks that even the houswifes and the soccer moms could be effected. The alcoholic in this movie is played by the awesomely talented Meg Ryan, who should've been nominated for her role as the depressed alcoholic mom, Alice. Andy Garcia is also a good choice to play the troubled husband. The movie is very depressing but has a silver lining. Everyone should see this movie at one time or another, it will change your view on this disease.
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Summary: Sad and Real. Finally a good portrayal.
Review: No film has shown the damage that alcoholism does to someone in this way. Nobody thinks that even the houswifes and the soccer moms could be effected. The alcoholic in this movie is played by the awesomely talented Meg Ryan, who should've been nominated for her role as the depressed alcoholic mom, Alice. Andy Garcia is also a good choice to play the troubled husband. The movie is very depressing but has a silver lining. Everyone should see this movie at one time or another, it will change your view on this disease.
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Summary: Get out the Prozac
Review: Okay, this was a well done movie but made me so freakin' depressed. I guess that speaks to its ability to affect the viewer but I don't want to feel depressed after watching a movie!
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Summary: Sorry, thumbs down from me
Review: Sorry to go against the grain here, but I really didn't care for this movie. My main problem is with Meg Ryan's character. She just isn't a very likeable person. She drinks, slaps her kids, drives drunk with her kids in the car, completely forgets about her kids while she's out on drinking binges...and we're supposed to feel empathy with this character? And then, when the couple breaks up, guess who gets custody of the kids? Mom the alcoholic! How's that for a little bit of reverse sexism for you? Sorry, but this movie did very little for me.
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Summary: Worthwhile and Realistic
Review: Story about a school worker wife and pilot husband with 2 children. Wife is an out of control alcoholic. Very realistically played out. Brought out some little know realities .. Like how the person feels when their husband/wife recovers. I disagree that this is only for people who have been exposed to alcoholism. It wakes you up to the seriousness of the problem but is not boring or "heavy handed" It is a good movie in it's own right. Andy Garcia is excellent, I just love him. Not only is he is so good looking and so sexy but he IS a good actor. Meg Ryan does a pretty good job but with her I never quite forget that she is acting, it's not natural ... whereas with Garcia it is sooo natural in every movie he does. I thought the scenes in Mexico and the rehab center, and in their house were particularly good. Definitely worth watching if you feel like a movie that makes you think.
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Summary: extremely touching, a must see tear jerker.
Review: The movie is about an alcoholic, Meg Ryan, her struggle with her disease, and the impact it has on her family. It is beautiful because as the movie progresses, you see Meg Ryan's character goes through personal growth, and her family grows with her in an effort to support her rehabilitation. It is a serious drama that will bring tears to your eyes.
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Summary: Its All About Love xoxo
Review: The movie sucks you in and doesnt let go til the end!! It engrosses you in REAL LIFE, it tells a story that you can feel so close to home it brings tears to your eyes more than once. The first time I saw this movie was at a group meeting for alcoholics and the response was breathtaking it touches your soul and makes you feel the love and the pain and every other emotion possible. The title I must admit doesnt draw you to the movie because you figure *Oh just another romance with no point or purpose* but in reality there are both. This movie is one of my all time favorites and I would recommend it to anyone. Its not just a chick flick for all you guys out there:p Never Judge a book by its cover:)
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Summary: But she tries so hard...
Review: The scenario of a family dealing with a wife being the abuser rather than the husband is not commonly explored, yet this particular plot was ill-conceived, which almost makes it a crime. If a story as important as this can't be told well, it's better not to tell it at all, or the effect is that the viewers are numbed to a reality people should care more about. And when I finished watching this film, I yawned and put in something more gripping, while I should have at the very least been lulled into a few moments of reflection or contemplation. For the most part, though the screenplay wasn't great, I feel poor casting is responsible for the film's failure. Try as she might, it just doesn't seem Meg Ryan can be taken seriously doing much else than romantic comedy. No, she isn't a bad actress, but the quirky, cute persona is what carries her, and when she attempts to be serious, she comes off as a little witchy and intolerant, not at all sympathetic or likable. In this particular role as the substance-abusing wife and mother, she doesn't inspire sympathy, never expresses any depth of confliction, and never convincingly emerges with dignity, though I suspect it was meant to be an empowering story. Andy Garcia is "blah" as her husband. Yes, he's suitable as a nice guy who is confused as he both supports her and tries to hold her accountable, but he often comes across less confused and reticent and more wary and aloof as if he's actually secretly distracted by his dealings as a mob flunky or something. The best performance is by Tina Majorino, who doesn't for a moment look like the spawn of Ryan and Garcia, but who's authentic reactions of fear and confusion when victimized by her mother are heart-rending. Thus to the film's credit, I guess the reality of a child being the most vulnerable victim in situations of substance abuse is demonstrated, but is not a strong enough impression to make this an even moderately impressive film.
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