This film directed by Brad Silberling is based on a true story. I would imagine that Joe Nast is based on Mr. Silberling himself. The only thing he should thank his lucky stars is that he never 'inherited' the Flosses as his in-laws.
These two are beyond belief. Granted, no one grieves the same, but the mother, as played by Susan Sarandon, takes the cake in showing no feeling whatsoever throughout the film.
How about the father?. He is so consumed in the real estate deal that finally goes astray that obviously he doesn't have a moment to reflect on his terrible loss.
Are these people Jewish? The act as though they're in the wrong film. It appeared to me they were confused and thought they had been cast in a remake of Ordinary People. Ms. Sarandon makes Mary Tyler Moore's role in the latter film appears almost human.
The biggest problem I encountered here is the boyfriend. He is totally dishonest by not coming up clean to the people that obviously, still thought their daughter was going to marry this loser. I have admired Jake Gyllenhaal in other roles, but in this film, maybe because of the direction, he doesn't strike the right tone.
The film left me completely cold. I had no feeling toward what's presented on screen, contrary to what others have said in this forum.
These two are beyond belief. Granted, no one grieves the same, but the mother, as played by Susan Sarandon, takes the cake in showing no feeling whatsoever throughout the film.
How about the father?. He is so consumed in the real estate deal that finally goes astray that obviously he doesn't have a moment to reflect on his terrible loss.
Are these people Jewish? The act as though they're in the wrong film. It appeared to me they were confused and thought they had been cast in a remake of Ordinary People. Ms. Sarandon makes Mary Tyler Moore's role in the latter film appears almost human.
The biggest problem I encountered here is the boyfriend. He is totally dishonest by not coming up clean to the people that obviously, still thought their daughter was going to marry this loser. I have admired Jake Gyllenhaal in other roles, but in this film, maybe because of the direction, he doesn't strike the right tone.
The film left me completely cold. I had no feeling toward what's presented on screen, contrary to what others have said in this forum.