

Drama
PRINCIPAL CAST MEMBERS
Nicole Kidman: stay-at-home mom Becca Corbett
Aaron Eckhart: her husband Howie
Tammy Blanchard: Becca's younger sister Izzy
Miles Teller: high school senior Jason
Dianne Wiest: Becca’s mother Nat
Sandra Oh: Gaby, member of a support group
REVIEW
Too often films about people reacting differently to tragedy quickly become maudlin resulting in the whole experience being a downer. This one is neither primarily because it is a character study and not an over-emotional treatment of the subject material. The paucity of the usual sickly-sentimental musical pieces attests to the emphasis being on a well-told story instead.
Kidman really nails her role in this one and Eckhart handles his part beautifully. They both give convincing performances.
CLASSIFICATION
NITPICKS
Becca is driving to a birthday party not wearing her seatbelt until she has to stop abruptly to avoid an accident. It is only then we see the seatbelt properly attached.
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