For some reason, I do not know why, this movie I saw yesterday has become quite incindiary. I have followed what people are saying and can not imagine, in this day and age, what the big deal is about two women raising two normally adjusted children via the help of a sperm donation from the 1980's. I have read many angry posts about this movie, from people who apparently have not seen it. It was released yesterday in limited cities (NY, LA, Chicago and SF), some of the postings on the NY Times review were from people like "Pissed in Plano" or "Angry in Albany", etc. They seem to feel threatened by what they percieve to be a statement or "agenda" movie from the Hollywood bias.
I found this movie to be wonderful in every aspect of classic story telling. A compelling plot, witty and sardonic script, perfectly acted and directed as well as casted. I consider this to be the best movie I have seen in years. It is a refreshing change from Hollywood's habit of putting out picture on top of picture as if they were Fords coming off an assembly line in Detroit.
If the people who are seemingly so affraid of this motion picture would not let their imaginations run amok; picturing a sexually feuled, agenda commentary on social morrays they might just like this film. If they are looking for something the movie is not (sex and agenda and commentary on LBGT or Sperm Donation) they will be sadly dissapointed. This movie is about people, all be it in a unique circumstance (grown children wanting to meet their doner father much to the reluctance of their committed lesbian mothers). This is a film about people and how they relate to one and other. This is a solid movie and I do hope that Lisa Cholodnko wins best Director and Screenplay. It is also an Oscar worthy performance by Mark Ruffalo, Annette Benning and Julliana Moore.
One scene is worth the price of admission. Without giving any of it away, it involves a dinner table scene where Annette Benning's character ages, right before our very eyes. Such great acting and directing is very rare... Amazing!
A wonderful masterpiece by a masterful cast and staff!
Here is a trailer
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