Review of Infinitely Polar Bear

I can't say enough good things about this movie. The dialogue and situations are so real. Made even more real by the amazing acting jobs, particularly Mark Ruffalo and Imogene Wolodarsky. This feels like a real family and is indeed based on the writer/directors life. Although the movie is based a story that is in many ways very sad, there is also many moments of laughter and joy for this family. So although you often feel sadness for the characters, it is still a joy to watch. I highly recommend this movie. After finishing this movie I had to immediately look it up to see if it was based on a real story because watching it, you just know it has to be. If you have grown up in a family that had to struggle in any way, you will relate to and find joy in this movie.