Steineded How sad is this?

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

Matylda Swan It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

joanneandkidz No where near as good as the book, the film misses most of the key points and changes far too much of the story!

Hitchcoc I'm a big fan of Jodi Picoult, but I never read this one, so I guess I can't go all ballistic about it being different than the book. Let's get down to the issue of human rights which is dealt with in both the book and the movie. Whether the judge is a woman or a man, what difference does it make in the story. Did they come to the same conclusions? Did they deal with the same evidence? Is the eleven year old girl asking for the same thing? Is the mother feeling betrayed. I have a daughter, so I can't be so smug as to think I would do whatever is possible to save her life: however, to "create" a child as producer of blood and organs, is beyond the pale. For the mother to consider such an option should never be allowed. There are facts about life and one of them is death. We can't be Frankenstein's, and we can't say one child is basically a human garden. If an adult can decide whether to be a donor, a child should have that same right.

Python Hyena My Sister's Keeper (2009): Dir: Nick Cassavetes / Cast: Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Jason Patric, Sofia Vassilieva, Alec Baldwin: Sad yet moving drama about responsibility. It regards a family torn in grief when eldest daughter is cancer ridden and the youngest who was an expected donor takes legal action in hopes of having a normal life. Perhaps the brother isn't necessary but the screenplay plays out many flashbacks to establish relationships. Directed by Nick Cassavetes who previously made Alpha Dog as well as the popular tearjerker The Notebook. He is given very strong performances that carry this film beyond its mood. Abigail Breslin plays the younger daughter taking a major stance in order to live a normal life. Cameron Diaz plays her frustrated mother focusing on the condition of her oldest daughter while causing friction with her younger. Sofia Vassilieva plays the cancer victim recalling better memories. She accepts her condition and cherishes the life she has lived but more so maintains close ties with her sister. Jason Patric plays her father understanding Breslin yet unable to communicate with his wife until he states stern terms towards the conclusion. Alec Baldwin steals moments as an attorney working for the Breslin character in unique circumstances. Very well made but the film plays as a preparation for death but fails to address the afterlife. Score: 8 / 10

guil fisher I was amazed at the professionalism and heart put into the making of this heartbreaking film. First of all the situation in the beginning is horrifying until you are given the reasons behind the deed. Don't want to reveal this as you have got to watch this wonderful film and fine performances. Directed by the son of film maker John Cassavetes and Gina Rowland, Nick Cassavetes brings such tender yet strong emotions into the fold by the entire cast. There's not a weak link in this.As for the stellar cast, let me start out with young Sofia Vassilieva as the daughter in a family with serious cancer. She ran the gamut throughout the film going through every possible emotion you could think of. Yet it was never done with self pity. Done with honesty and natural feelings a well deserved Oscar should have been given to this actress. She was brilliant. She was also supported by a terrific cast. Namely Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric as her loving parents, Abigail Breslin (Little Mary Sunshine) and Evan Ellingston as her siblings. All gave the extra power to the story in their own ways. Thomas Dekker played a fellow cancer patient who brought a highlight to Sofia as a sort of love interest, but deeper and heartwarming. Add to this Alex Baldwin and Joan Cusack as an attorney and a judge who step in to help the family turmoil. This is a must see film if you ever get the chance. Uplifting and tearful at the same time.