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Summary: A MOVIE TO TOUCH YOUR HEART
Review: GET READY WITH THE TISSUES, HOWEVER, THE MOVIE IS SO TRUE TO LIFE AND WHAT HAPPENS WITHIN A FAMILY TOUCHED WITH A CANCER VICTIM. I CAN RELATE TO SO MUCH OF THE MOVIE. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW CANCER CAN AFFECT YOUR FAMILY AND WHAT GOOD CAN COME FROM GIVING FROM THE HEART, THIS MOVIE WILL GIVE YOU INSIGHT TO WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE CARE GIVER AS WELL AS THE CANCER PATIENT. THE MOVIE IS WELL DONE AND I GIVE IT A FIVE STAR FOR QUALITY PRODUCTION. IF YOU HAVE JUST GONE THROUGH A TRAGIC SITUATION WITH CANCER, GET READY FOR SCENES WHICH WILL GIVE YOU INSIGHT INTO WHY PEOPLE ACT AS THEY DO.
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Summary: The book was better!
Review: This tale of mother/daughter relations and the misunderstandings that stem from the generation gaps was a wonderful book. It will make you cry. The movie, to be succinct, won't. Read the book and skip the movie.
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Summary: STAR STREEP : GENERATIONS
Review: Carl Franklin's ONE TRUE THING is the kind of movie you can't dislike. A universal moving story, above-average actors and a classical treatment by a talented new director. Pretty rare these days, isn't it ? So let's enjoy this motion picture.ONE TRUE THING is about the generations' clash and family life. It describes the growing understanding of a young modern girl for her mother's life. This mother, played by a sumptuous Meryl Streep, has dedicated her life to her husband and her two children, sacrificing herself for a selfish family. Along with Renee Zellweger, we will discover what is hidden behind the boring everyday life of that woman. Discreetly, Carl Franklin's camera chases the little tragedies and joys of human condition and reminds us that life is not worth living without mutual tolerance. A DVD for the family.
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: This is one of the best movies in a decade or so. It's quite sad, but in a very good way, 'cause it gives you hope, it makes you laugh, cry, hate, and love erery carachter. Meryl Streep , as usual, is perfect playing a very intense role. In the end, this movie makes you wanna call your mother and say how much she means to you. It's fantastic!
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Summary: Meryl Streep Was Robbed of the Oscar !
Review: Meryl Streep continues to amaze me by adding another performance to her gallery of great roles. Being a guy l have to be honest to say that l cried throughout the film, especially near the end. The whole issue of cancer is a very challening topic to present on film. "One True Thing" does a fantastic job at addressing one family's struggle with the life-threatening illness. Although the film starts off very slowly, l was intrigued with the struggle and friction that exists within a family. Meryl Streep earned her 11th Oscar nomination for this performance and she is amazing. I have to say that she was robbed of the Best Actress Oscar. Gwyneth Paltrow for "Shakespeare In Love" ? Pleeeease. The bathroom scene where Renee Zellwegger helps Meryl out of the bathtub is heartbreaking to watch. And when Meryl asks her daughter to help her out of her pain is the point of the movie where l'm sobbing like a baby. I was totally blown away by the power and raw emotion of that scene. I don't want to spoil the whole movie for you but if you're a fan of Meryl Streep's work, then you won't be disappointed. And forget about getting the tissue out, bring a whole roll of toilet paper cause you're gonna need it. This movie is 5 star weeper.
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Summary: Marvelous Meryl
Review: Ms. Streep continues to leave me breathless with each character she portrays. From Sophie to Silkwood to this, an awesome portrayal of a beautiful wife and mom, Meryl is simply magnificent!
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Summary: One of my favorite movies
Review: My friends wonder how I can watch this movie so man times when it is so sad. I think it is one of the most perfectly made movies ever. The cinematography is evocative and nostalgic, the performances are unparalleled, especially by Streep and the incredibly underrated Zellweger, and the story is family and life affirming. There are so many scenes that are perfect like the tre lighting scene and the Minnie Carnival Scene and especially Kate's poignant speech to her daughter about love and accepting flaws. This movie is classic, underrated, and exceptional.
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Summary: Absolutely divine!!!!!
Review: "One True Thing" was just the best. Suffering through a relative's fight with cancer is very emotionally and mentally tough on those around them. I've been there and it's a sad and tough thing to bear. Renee Z is by far my least favorite actress but..... I have to give her a ten for this movie. Her character Ellen was a snotty carefree little snit in the beginning, not caring about anyone but herself. All of that changed in a flash. Renee did a wonderful job portraying a victim's caretaker. Meryl, as always, was superb. She, like my aunt, fought to the bitter end to overcome the illness. My aunt did not die of an overdose. As for William Hurt, his character was lousy. I realize that it's hard for some ment to come to grips with an illness such as cancer, but.......that does not condone his attitude or behavior. SELFISH SELFISH SELFISH!!!!!!!!!! See this movie, it's the best!!!!
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Summary: FIVE STARS is NOT ENOUGH!
Review: I anticipated this movie since the day I saw the trailer in the movie theatre, almost one year ago. I saw it on it's opening night, and have seen it about 30 times since. The acting is wonderful, and Renee Zellweger plays a wonderful character doing a GREAT job at it. This portrays the emotional stress we all go through when a loved one is ill and actually entertains us. Anna Quilndlin's novel is fantastic.
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Summary: Brilliant and refreshing . . .
Review: Although painful to watch this film has several things going in its favor. . . First, this film so aptly depicts women of this generation, not only displaying the sacrifice that women of this time so lovingly made, but also portraying the quiet strength that most films seldom reveal. We are all familiar with the successful patriarch, driving his children to succeed, while the woman exists only in the background to "keep his life running more smoothly," and creating a Daddy bigger than any man could ever be. How refreshing that Ellie gets to see how strong and courageous her mother really is, affording her a new found respect for her mother, one that she never thought she'd find. While, this movie seems to be another male bashing tale of the sacrifices that women make, it doesn't leave you there. The viewer watches as Ellie's journey leads her on a similar discovery of her father. Where she learns her father's faults, leading not only to anger, but beyond as her relationship with her father becomes closer, as it is based on truth. This film offers brilliant insight to anyone willing to dig beneath the surface, only proving to show that "more really is more."
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