Exoticalot
People are voting emotionally.
ChicDragon
It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.
HottWwjdIam
There is just so much movie here. For some it may be too much. But in the same secretly sarcastic way most telemarketers say the phrase, the title of this one is particularly apt.
Seraherrera
The movie is wonderful and true, an act of love in all its contradictions and complexity
Davis P
This Rosie O'Donnell, Andie McDowell TV movie really is very sweet and moving. The plot revolves around Beth Simon (Rosie O'Donnell) and Rachel Simon (Andie McDowell) after their father dies of a massive heart attack. Beth is mentally handicapped and lives independently but still relies on the help of her father for things like groceries. When their father passes away Rachel comes to stay with Beth for a little while to help her get on her feet. While doing that Rachel reconnects with Beth and they become closer through gaining more understanding of one another. First of all, Rosie O'Donnell is just so great in this movie! I loved her performance as Beth, she really nailed the portrayal of the mentally handicapped woman. Beth is such a great character because she is so sweet and nice to everyone in her life, well 90% of the time, and you just have to love her because she's so innocent. Andie's character Rachel is a career woman who has been pretty distant from her family in recent years. McDowell plays this role well, I liked how she portrayed Rachel. You could clearly see the pain and emotional problems she was experiencing, but you also got to see her brighten up when she is able to understand Beth and really connect with her. They have great chemistry as sisters too, they play off each other well. I loved the supporting characters here too, Jesse and Rick are great people in Beth's life and they were so likable. The dialogue between Rachel and Beth is very well written, it has moments of fun and joy and then times where it's more painful and focuses on the past pain experienced by both Beth and Rachel. This movie has its very sad moments but overall it's extremely inspiring and uplifting and I for one really really enjoyed it. Don't listen to all those bad reviews. 8/10.
BreanneB
I have read the book and seen the movie. They are both excellent. The only thing that was not necessary in the movie was when Mr.Simon died. Why have someone die if they did not die in real life? After their father dies Rachel reluctantly agrees to step in and help Beth get on her feet. This is at the urging of a social worker who is in charge of Beth's plan of care. Beth is Rachel's mentally challenged sister who rides the cities buses all day, everyday. Beth is very ridged in her ways.While staying with her Rachel learns a lot about her. She does not like Beth's unhealthy and unproductive lifestyle and lack of goals. She wants Beth to get a job. Beth can't keep a job because of her inability to deal with authority. That also has to do with why I don't like Beth. It's because of her attitude, because she's rude and primitive. She thinks she can just walk into the driver's room and use the bathroom whenever she wants. She can't. She should get a job. There are ones she can do.Great movie to see. I really recommend it.
ppmharley
First off I have raised two mentally challenged children and Rosie's portrayal is not far off from what some of these children act like. My family and I enjoyed this movie a lot and thought all the actresses and actors did well with what they had.Bob Fingerman- Should be horse wiped by all the people that he's labeling "retards", in his comment. How dare you ! Go back to not believing in anything, because your mind is as lost as your sole. You said it yourself that you now believe in Satan and that's a shame that you'd only believe in the one who destroys. It just shows what kind of a person you really are.If you took the time Bob to work with these type of people, or had raised any of them, you'd know that they are so diverse in how they act, talk, etc. A lot of them are very smart and just because they were born with difficulties, does not mean that you can call them names or down grade them. Seems that you are right among them, in lacking social skills and speaking harsh, because you don't have the knowledge to know that it's not right to speak to people with harshness.It's one thing to judge an actor, or actress, but to put down the person they are portraying is just wrong ! If one day you do get a chance to be blessed to be around one of these mentally challenged people and grow to like or even love them, then my words will come back to you. You will see that even using the word was wrong on your part. Sorry but your post was just a slap in the face to me, because I AM the mother of two of these children and I don't take kind to anyone bashing their problems, because to me? They are the best gift the world could have gotten. They make you slow down and look at life and learn what "real love" is all about. I'm sorry you're missing out on that.
ed-627
I think the current rating of "3.7" for this movie is way too high.Probably the worst movie I have ever seen, and thats really saying something.Do yourself a favor and give this movie a miss, unless of course you are a masochist and even then I doubt you will last the course.Listening to Rosie O'Donnell screeching for a few hours with absolutely no acting talent and probably an embarrassment to all around here... now surely everyone else had something better to do?Andie MacDowell really needs to forget this film... fastAbsolutely dreadful.