Wordiezett So much average

SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped

Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

manuel-henzler87 This movie is just different. I was quite confused after the movie and had first to decide if i like the movie or not. I totally agree with other persons, that there is not really a rising story or a climax. I also agree that there are several scenes when you expect something to happen and it didn't happen anything. But that's exactly the reason why the movie is so subtly powerful. The whole story is very authentic. Every person handles the situation different, in his own way. The relation between the two sisters is displayed in a great way.... when you think what happened in the beginning and that the bigger sister didn't mention anything about that the whole time. A very good movie in detail.

sifc33 Hmm, well after reading most of the reviews on this site and itunes, I admit I was somewhat reluctant. I can seriously see why a lot of people weren't really feeling this movie, nor thought it was anything other than a complete waste of time. Well having the benefit of reading the reviews, I was "battle-ready" and almost nervous at how terribad it was going to be. However, my goal of watching every Colin Firth movie made, bc he's simply one of the greatest actors of all time, I was obligated by my moral pledge.If you go into this movie, with the idea that it is an INDIE film, you will probably be better prepared for the pace, editing, character development, etc. It's a slow-burning movie, with some really powerful scenes. Especially between C.Firth and the youngest daughter, they were so sweet and endearing.Also, the music, was awesome. The opening song is a glorious, old-school Church Hymnal, which beautifully portrayed the scene and mood. Additionally, a heavy dose of Modest Mouse and Alexisonfire (two great bands) make their way into the movie perfectly.All-in-all, you probably have to be a really really big fan of C.Firth, and KNOW you are watching an Indie film. If you are a fan of both, then it's certainly entertaining and worth the film.SPOILER Lastly, I thought the movie ended wonderfully, not to spoil the movie, but I was disappointed after reading so many reviews how it "just ended." Not the case, you can take from that scene that everything's going to be alright, and they are on the road to recovery.

rmonihan Why the hell was this made? I will never get any of this time back. My life is worse because of this movie. Not because the movie made it worse, but because I could have done something productive with the time. It's barely a travelogue. It's got no plot. It's got no dialogue. The story is stupid. The acting is barely adequate.Don't waste your time with this. It lacks substance. The best thing I can say is the teen girl is very pretty so you have something to look at, at times. Catherine Keener is really just not a good actress, she seems to play the same character in everything she does. She's got some kind of whiskey voice, too.Colin Firth is his usual, British, self. Nothing special.

rogerskf From the very beginning, to the very end of the film, the viewer is presented with a sense of foreboding and impending doom. The subtle passages of a typical child's life, complicated by the death of loved one, promotes a deep concern for the young characters' safety and well-being. These concerns intensify as the movie progresses. By the end of the movie, the viewer is left deep in thought, and somewhat conflicted.The director brilliantly gives the audience a heart-pounding glimpse of what it feels like everyday to parent tweens and teens. The balance of love, concern and worry is in every clip. The film's ending exemplifies the simplicity of just another day in the cycle of fear and pain that accompanies the love of a child.