The ending of the film which shows the true meaning of Thanksgiving made the whole effort worthwhile.
As the dying mother, Patricia Clarkson deserved an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress. No doubt about that. Her mood swings, her nostalgic look at the past and present, and her memories of a totally out of control oldest daughter were just memorable.
That daughter gave plenty of trouble to a rather well-constructed family. The other children seem to have it all on the ball. Even Clarkson's mother, a victim of dementia, seems to be with it at certain times.
This is also quite comic with some of the tenants shown in that apartment building. How they come together in the end and form a cohesive unit was a joy to see.
My major fault with the film was that it was just too short.
As the dying mother, Patricia Clarkson deserved an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress. No doubt about that. Her mood swings, her nostalgic look at the past and present, and her memories of a totally out of control oldest daughter were just memorable.
That daughter gave plenty of trouble to a rather well-constructed family. The other children seem to have it all on the ball. Even Clarkson's mother, a victim of dementia, seems to be with it at certain times.
This is also quite comic with some of the tenants shown in that apartment building. How they come together in the end and form a cohesive unit was a joy to see.
My major fault with the film was that it was just too short.