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
for mature thematic material, some drug use and language.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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