Even with the some errors, this is a very good film again showcasing the dramatic acting talents of Kirstie Alley. Some years back Ms. Alley was absolutely brilliant as the abolitionist Vergilia in the television saga "North and South." She displayed outstanding dramatic depth and then soon faded into oblivion when it came to dramatic acting.
Once again she comes through with a phenomenal searing performance as a retarded woman, who recounts her life after her institution, where she has resided, is closed and she is forced to fend for herself.
What makes this film so good is that there is no effort to dramatize the race factor when her character marries a black man, excellently played by Delroy Lindo. Both characters, classified as retarded, were categorized as high functional but the Lindo character seemed far superior intellectually to her. Notice that he is driving a car.
The film also represents a stinging indictment of these homes that care for the retarded. From utter neglect to downright molestation, an unforgiving image is created.
Hard to fathom that her friend, who couldn't adjust to the outside and displayed anti-social behavior was first allowed to live with her. Also hard to fathom how the state would not permit such a marriage to take place between retarded individuals.
While some people may see this memorable film as exploiting the retarded, it is well worth seeing mainly due to the superior performance by Kirstie Alley.
Once again she comes through with a phenomenal searing performance as a retarded woman, who recounts her life after her institution, where she has resided, is closed and she is forced to fend for herself.
What makes this film so good is that there is no effort to dramatize the race factor when her character marries a black man, excellently played by Delroy Lindo. Both characters, classified as retarded, were categorized as high functional but the Lindo character seemed far superior intellectually to her. Notice that he is driving a car.
The film also represents a stinging indictment of these homes that care for the retarded. From utter neglect to downright molestation, an unforgiving image is created.
Hard to fathom that her friend, who couldn't adjust to the outside and displayed anti-social behavior was first allowed to live with her. Also hard to fathom how the state would not permit such a marriage to take place between retarded individuals.
While some people may see this memorable film as exploiting the retarded, it is well worth seeing mainly due to the superior performance by Kirstie Alley.