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  Written July 1, 2007

  See it for yourself!

  by FANtabulous

  People will see this movie differently depending on where they are in their lives. I read the reviews here before seeing it, and frankly didn't go with high expectations based on the reviews. BUT...it wasn't slow, it wasn't depressing, and most importantly it is not about DEATH...it's about LIFE! It is thought-provoking, and when a movie still has me thinking about it many hours later, that means it was a success and I most definitely got my money's worth!

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• Must Go!
  Written July 10, 2007

  Evening

  by orangevalesweetpea

  WOW...what a sweeping, nostalgic, incredible movie that was. My wife and I went with another couple, and by 1/4 of the way into it, we were ALL crying. Trust me when I say that anyone who has had an experience like the one in this movie, will be absolutely stunned. It was like someone had told MY life story from a guys point of view, except *I* was Buddy. I highly recomend it to anyone who has loved and lost someone they loved and didnt grab when they had the chance. Go, and enjoy the escapism, and walk away like we all did, with Anne's words ringing..."There are no mistakes"

  • 9 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written July 16, 2007

  I took my Mother to see this movie

  by sobercinderella

  It was my Mother's 67th Birthday and she choose this movie to see. It was a delightful movie for us to see together. There was romance, adventure, and in some places profound sadness. The story line also touched on some real life points of interest that I think we all at one time or another ask ourselves. How well do I know my mother and an even deeper question.....How well do my children know their Mother. The movie was well acted and directed. I felt the ending could have taken an opportunity for closure. In spite of that we both enjoyed it very much.

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 30, 2007

  Breathtaking scenery + great cast + raw emotion = solid chick flick

  by 1bizzy1

  Because of the great cast, I went in with high hopes and came away only mildly disappointed. The plot is not airtight, and it's the kind of movie that was clearly adapted from a book--you want to know more backstory, more about the characters, more that's just not included. But you get some beautiful dialogue, impressive sets/scenery, hunky boys and great costumes for the ride. Take your mother, sister, or best friend to this movie--you will have a big hug at the end. It was very emotionally moving, even as I noted little flaws--a sunny rain scene, woods that were lit up at night by studio lights, a kid that was cast in the movie twice. Sure, the little stuff grates. If nothing else, go see Meryl and Glenn and Clare and Meryl's impressive daughter, Mamie. Clare Dames is luminous, and, frankly, I usually find her cloying. You have been warned it's not perfect, but it's still far, far better than most movies. See it and bring a girlfriend. Your boyfriend/husband will not appreciate it

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written July 3, 2007

  Spending a couple of hours in the simplicity of greatness

  by theatre2

  This is not a movie that is action paced, full of suspense, or twisting plots. It is a movie of actually being in the moment and how in the end of our lives the realiztion comes of how deeply the simple moments matter . The characters watch and struggle through this process with their dying mother as they all come to understand the importance of those little moments they actually shared and experienced together. How stopping to really be in the here and now matters instead of worrying about the next thing on the list or "why did I do that yesterday?" This is a quiet, intuitive, thought provoking film that is probably not for everyone. But for those who understand the value of a simple life and the question of "did I do enough?" those people will be touched by this film.

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 4, 2007

  Fabulous!!

  by Gloria Wildenradt

  What a great movie! The cast is comprised of the very best females in cinema - and Claire Danes is especially wonderful! Hugh Dancy is very convincing in his role as well. Hope to see alot more of them on the big screen! The movies set in the 40s and 50s are always a glimpse of a time when women were more gentle, more feminine. Relationships had more romance, This movie is a keeper!

  • 8 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written July 12, 2007

  Disappointing Evening

  by mjtermolen

  With a powerful cast I expected so much more. This was a predictable, slow moving film. It could have been so much better. What a waste of a talented group of actresses.

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 30, 2007

  Honest, emotional portrayal of life's end

  by Yankee_in_the_south

  A moving portrait of relationships -- between mothers and daughters and friends and lovers. Ann Lord (Vanessa Redgrave) looks back at her past from her deathbed to a pivotal relationship in her young life. She wonders if walking away from this relatiionship changed the course of her life for the worse. Meanwhile, her grown daughters(Natasha Richardson and Toni Collette) face their own questions about their life choices as they tend to their mother in her last days. The film is beautiful to watch -- the past story takes place along the coast of Newport Rhode Island -- and the actresses are given plelnty of space to show us why they are so highly regarded. The music adds to the nostalgia and overall beauty. The tempo is a bit slow, and a couple of moments in the film's action seem hard to believe -- Lila (Meryl Streep), Ann's long ago best friend, showing up at Ann's death bed after the two haven't been in touch for years, for example. Overall, an honest portrayal of life's end.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written July 19, 2007

  It's a feature length cigarette commercial

  by BettyKa

  75% don?t smoke, and those who don?t smoke HATE it. So there are really only two reasons to have almost every character smoking in almost every scene of this movie. Either it is required due to the subject to make it realistic or they want to push the product. Well, I can see no story requirement for the smoking in this movie. Did you know, per NPR, that Chrysler paired $3,000,000 for the movie Sahara to show Mathew driving a Jeep? Clearly they believe that showing actors doing something causes enough people to do the same to be worth a lot of money. I guess all these actresses had to make some kind of Faustian bargain for their success. He?ll be waiting.

  • 11 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  Written July 1, 2007

  Soooo disappointing!

  by lorids

  With a cast like this, you'd think this would be a great movie, or at least a good one, but wow, it sure wasn't. I didn't read the book but as a stand alone movie, it was just awful. Cliched dialogue -- and that's being kind -- underdevelopled charcters and plot lines, just a mess. The only one who seemed at all comfortable or natural was Meryl Street. Even Vanessa Regrave couldn't bring anything to this movie. And if Clare Danes is suppose to be the next great movie actress, well, it sure won't be because of this, I thought her performance was flat and phony. Seriously what a mess.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 30, 2007

  Evening

  by webster212

  This is a wonderful story regarding life and how are decisions are not mistakes. So many times when we think back to our younger days, we question the choices we make as the main character does. But in the end, there are no mistakes and the life we live brings blessings.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written July 18, 2007

  Evening

  by Sunesam1

  I loved this movie!!! I'm in my mid 40's but everyone else in the theater was much older. I spoke with other viewers on the way out and they agreed it was a fabulous movie. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who wants to escape for 2+ hours that fly by and leave you feeling like you got your money's worth!!! This is definitely not a movie to take your kids or teens but mid 20's up will enjoy it. Claire Danes was the star of the show.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 4, 2007

  GO GO GO!

  by DTW

  Wow. didn't know what to expect-- but its amazing. Go see it. The acting and story are superb.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written July 1, 2007

  Great acting, good story

  by lstcmplctd

  Initially I went to see this for the actresses in this movie. I wasn't disappointed in the least. The mother-daughter combos and excellent acting overall were worthwhile. The only drawback to this movie was the switches in storyline/time. Sometimes they were abrupt and seemingly pointless when they could have been a little smoother. If you like love stories and want to see some of the greatest actresses doing excellent work, it's worth it to see at least once.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written July 10, 2007

  Re: All the actors sucked (on cigarettes)

  by jernest74

  Hey Tom300 (and your girlfriend): You are completely oversensitive to smoking! After reading your review I expected to see smoking depicted throughout this whole film and was surprised to see it in just a handful of scenes. Did you stay for the entire film, or just the first 20 minutes? (Although after reading some of your other reviews, this kind of negative nit-picking isn't new for you. I have to wonder if you see films for the sole purpose of disliking them) For everyone else: I'd recommend keeping your expectations for this film somewhat low. Fantastic cast, several great performances, some beautiful cinematography...but mediocre and somewhat unbelievable storylines that leave you feeling unsatisfied. Also, many scenes were very slow and I found myself glancing at my watch a few times. Didn't hate it, but sadly, didn't love it either.

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