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Movie Review: A very thoughtful and thought provoking film
Summary: 5 Stars
I've seen this movie several times. It was at the most recent viewing that several thoughts came to mind. I worked in a major medical center for several years and on occassion my clinic would see children who were severely disabled. I would think what kind of life were the kids and their parents having - spending many days in the hospital. I still don't know if I have an answer but the film has me thinking about it again. I can empathize with the husband not being able to deal with the catastrophy (from his viewpoint) of a disabled child. My ex-wife was diagnosed with a possible cancer (ultimately found to be not a cancer). When she was describing how she was feeling (very very scared) I didn't know what to say so ultimately just sat there like a dope and looked at her. Not my best performance as a husband. This movie brought that scene in my own life back very vividely. Watching the mom's helper after she had been injured in a car accident apologizing for not being able to take care of Julia and Julia's mom and her alcoholic mother brought back other memories of my alcoholic father and how at the age of 12 I was trying to figure out ways to make him not drink. I never did come up with a solution but seeing the torment in the child (who was apparently younger than me) brought the moments of over 40 years ago back to me. So for me, this movie was thought provoking on many issues about my own life. I'm not sure that this is a movie for everyone. Some have said it has a good ending. I'm not sure. There is a pending death and you won't if Amy's mom says sober. There are uncertainties in this movie just like in real life. But at the conclusion you are at least hopeful that things will work out ok for everyone. Ultimately this was a hard movie for me to watch but at the same time it was beneficial. The acting was exceptional and the feelings and emotions they all conveyed were easy to understand and feel. I recommend this movie highly but I'm not sure it is a movie that kids will easily understand. Parents should stand by for lots of questions which have very hard answers.Movie Review: Follow the Stars Home
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie because of Campbell Scott's unrequited love for Kimberly Williams-Paisley's character. Campbell Scott plays a doctor who is totally devoted to his sister-in-law and her child (who was born disabled), yet he doesn't step over the line...he's a true gentleman. Eric Close (who plays Kimberly's husband) also acts well as Campbell's brother and Kimberly's husband. He can't deal with his daughter's disabilities, but still loves his wife. Kimberly's character (Dianne) learns the true meaning of love whereas Eric's character still is shallow and uncompromising. During the 6 years they are apart Kimberly grows as a single parent who loves her daughter no matter what and who is at ease with herself and the choices she has made. Eric on the other hand, still hasn't learned that love which comes from the heart overcomes many obstacles and can include the love of a daughter who is disabled. The story also includes other contemporary issues such as domestic violence, the loss of a beloved husband, and alcoholism. The story is well written to create down to earth characters and has a happy ending even though Kimberly's character thought it was too late...a must see, I've added this one to my DVD library.Follow The Stars HomeMovie Review: One of My Top 15 Favorites...
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie on the Hallmark Channel. I saw Kimberly Williams on the commercials and I like her as an actress so I decided to watch it. This movie is a really touching story about a young mother, Dianne (Kimberly Williams) trying to raise her daughter, Julia, who was born with neurological and spinal damage. Her husband, Mark did not want a physically challenged daughter so he left Dianne to raise Julia alone. Dianne's brother-in-law David introduces her to a 12-year-old girl named Amy (Alexa Vega) who becomes Dianne's mother's helper. Amy has a special connection with Julia and understands her in ways even Dianne can't. All in all, it's a great movie to watch. If you have kids, it's great to watch with them. This movie can help kids accept people for who they are and learn that everyone is special. The great thing is that there is no swearing, so it's ok for young kids to watch.(If you have young children be advised that there is a brief domestic situation-although it is only heard, not seen.) This is a wonderful movie and is one of my top 15 favorites.
Movie Review: Great Film
Summary: 5 Stars
When I saw this film and read the reviews on it I just had to get it. It is a very moving story to it but what I think of the film is abosulty great but I thought when they found they were having a baby they were thrilled but when the husband found out the baby had something wrong with it he just got up and walked out on her and the baby and was not seen for a good few years.His brother had feeling for her for years but was the one caring for his niece along with her mother.Her daughter had made friends with a local girl who came over to her everyday.The husdand wans a spiteful pig he wanted his wife back but not his own daughter because he had said their daughter will not live much longer and wants her back.She told him if you want me back my daughter comes too.He could not accept it and walks off and never to be seen again.So his had finally got his chance and told his sister-in-law how he feels about her.So if you want a tear jerker film I guess you wanna see this film.Movie Review: Follow the Stars home
Summary: 5 Stars
I have seen this movie so many times on TV and loved it every time I watched it that I finally decided to buy it. It is a wonderful family drama with great actors and a great story that centers around two brothers, a woman they both love, and a child who is disabled. It is a wonderful movie that I would highly recommend to anyone. The characters in this movie are ones you either root for or you grow to hate, but they are real and passionate. I loved Kimberly Williams in this role and she plays it perfectly. Campbell Scott was fabulous in this movie with a character that you admire and love. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone. It is a great movie especially for anyone trying to understand what it would be like to have a disabled child and the struggles a mother goes through as well as the unconditional love of a mother for her child.