I enjoyed this tremendously and thought the interaction between the characters was very real, but my favorite scene involved a minor character (who I just discovered while watching an "extra" on the dvd was the director of the film). I liked the character of the Methodist Minister! Without giving plot points away, his quiet grace and witness in the film is pivotal in one scene with Laura Linney's character. I kept expecting the typical hollywood take on minister/church member rapport and was pleasantly surprised by this film's refreshing approach.
In short, the minister in his white collar is understanding in the film and deals very realistically with the concerns the main character and her brother have. Having a fraternal twin sister and heading back to Divinity School probably biased me some...but I invite you to watch this film and to especially enjoy the character's moral center (she goes to church and actually sees a minister when things begin to be a challenge for her!). I think you'll agree it makes a remarkable film that much memorable.
This should have won best picture last year and Linney was robbed of an oscar!
In short, the minister in his white collar is understanding in the film and deals very realistically with the concerns the main character and her brother have. Having a fraternal twin sister and heading back to Divinity School probably biased me some...but I invite you to watch this film and to especially enjoy the character's moral center (she goes to church and actually sees a minister when things begin to be a challenge for her!). I think you'll agree it makes a remarkable film that much memorable.
This should have won best picture last year and Linney was robbed of an oscar!