Softwing Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Aedonerre I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.

Payno I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Ml Watch this and find out! The lead actors playing the elderly couple are extraordinary. Not only about what marriage used to mean, commitment and deep intimacy and complimentary gender roles, And how well so many men and women used to work together on their own for survival. But also a profound and clear picture of what we are losing in society, independence, personal responsibility, self growth, creativity and the satisfaction of knowing yourself and doing things on your own. And how it is nearly impossible or even illegal to live that way today. A journey back when D.I.Y a necessity not a luxury. And all of it without some need to believe some hocus pocus Love commitment and personal self security based on your ability to actually do things for yourself. Almost lost nowadays.

Speedysue2003 I have no words to really express how much this movie truly affected my emotions. Just a big WOW. Well written and well acted. Movies based on true stories are the best, especially when they deal with real situations and don't need extra subplots. Tom Cromwell deserves a big round of applause! He is excellent. Have always liked him.This is a movie that every compassionate human being should see. Anyone can relate to the love between husband and wife, family and friends. And yes, wish we could have more Craig Morrisons in this world. But alas, money and bureaucracy are more alluring to the Now generation. Integrity is a word seldom used or adhered to in our world society. So sad. It is a great word and let's you sleep without remorse at night. This is a very good movie. Have the tissue handy but remember that families are going through these very real issues every second of the day all across the world, so don't dismiss this movie as a geezer movie or a chick film. As I said before, it is for every compassionate human being strong enough to have integrity and remember what the word means.

bob-rutzel-1 Octogenarian Craig Morrison (James Cromwell) sees his wife Irene (Genevieve Bujold) slipping into Dementia and decides to build a one story house to make life easier for her. He runs into building regulations that hamper his construction.This is based upon a true storyWhat a wonderful pairing of Cromwell and Bujold. When we see Cromwell on screen we feel entirely comfortable with him (that is unless he is playing a bad guy, then look out) and his scenes with Genevieve Bujold are pure gold and much of that credit goes to Ms. Bujold. She is still a hot babe in her 80s and as we watch her we could very well see ourselves taking care of her and loving every minute of it. What we get to see are two beyond-excellence performances by both. Their banter is pure gold. We feel for Craig as he suffers silently while trying his best to make Irene comfortable. He realizes she is getting worse, but that doesn't deter him. He does try to follow the law and the building regulations imposed on all. However, he knows what he is doing exceeds many of those regulations. The problem is he doesn't stop construction to allow for inspections. In time he is taken to court.We go along and hope we see Craig be successful in court. We don't get to see much of that and this was a big let-down. Since this is a true story, the court battles should have been shown, at least the most important parts. Didn't happen. Some of the earlier scenes could have been cut down or cut out so we would have time to see the court proceeding. Didn't happen. And, we waited especially for these moments. Bummer. He has a baseball signed by Babe Ruth. My problem with this scene - as he handles the ball with his bare hands - is that the ball was not protected in one of those plastic baseball covers. Most people know not to allow greasy hands to touch such a prized and valuable baseball. Someone fell down on this job. Hey, the ball could have been wrapped in Saran Wrap or something. Didn't happen.Also one would think the Babe Ruth baseball would have more or an impact on the story. Craig does use a baseball story to tell the judge about standards then and now and relates them to building construction now. That's as far as it went. Bummer. One more thing: the title sucks. Not once in the movie does Craig bellow the words "Still Mine" referring, perhaps, to the land and the new house he owns as he knows exactly what he is doing. We waited in vain to hear these words. Didn't happen. Bummer. Despite some misgivings above, this is an excellent story and we cringe along with Craig and hope Irene fares well. This is truly a wonderful love story. (9/10)Violence: No. Sex: No. Nudity: Yes, partial. Language: Soft stuff only: GDIs, JCs

John Raymond Peterson Director/writer Michael McGowan has done a brilliant job here, not that the seasoned actors James Cromwell and Geneviève Bujold didn't make it possible; they will leave you in awe by their acting.The story is based on true events and people, which makes it all that more compelling, but how simplicity and basic reality often needs no added flavouring and no dramatization as it alone can touch you at the core, is what McGowan made his script to be and let the actors do their thing. That is what and why I call it brilliant. Craig and Irene Morrison played by Cromwell and Bujold are as endearing as any couple of any movie you've ever seen, more so if it's possible. If you felt or believed seniors did not have a sex life, think again; but it makes for romance as it should be and love as it can and ought to, caring devotion being the driving force of their relation.The key characters are sympathetic and embody all the great qualities one would want from people, real people. Even the children of Craig and Irene who at first may not seem so sympathetic, of course turn out to be just as caring and loving as their parents. The only unsympathetic character, if you discount the ambiguous relation Craig has with neighbour Chester, a friend and a very good one, also something you discover with time, is that of city bureaucrat Rick Daigle, played by Jonathan Potts. He's not evil by any means but just the typical face of bureaucracy as we expect it, too impersonal to be sympathetic and of course the foe a story needs. Potts does his portrayal as well as it needed to be, without turning the movie into what it's not; again what I also attribute to good writing. The IMDb full storyline, by Huggo, has all you need to know about the movie's plot (click the Plot Summary link, below the Storyline paragraph) and I suggest you read it. I'll just add one slight spoiler by saying it ends on a very positive note, one for which you'll breathe a sigh of relief. It's not the first movie to deal with the subject of Dementia, not the overwhelming 'motif' of the movie, but it was in my humble opinion a movie that showed the kindest and most heartwarming way actors have treated how their characters live with it. Critics and moviegoers alike have given the movie good to high ratings and praise, justifiably so, to Bujold and Cromwell for their work. I could not agree more strongly. The camera work is done so well it seemingly draws you to the subtle craft of Cromwell. Now that I have mentioned it, you'll have a chance to notice it when you go see or rent the movie, and I recommend you do. You will not regret watching this movie, especially if you are doing so with anyone you care about. Try to hold back your tears if you can, but I expect anyone with an ounce of feelings will find that a challenge.