I wholeheartedly second the motions of all the above commentators who have raved about this movie, and can only scratch my head in puzzlement at those few who don't seem to get it. Debbie Reynolds gives the performance of her career and everyone else is equally brilliant. Your above commentators who have seen the movie many times and to whom the mother's character strikes home offer good testimony for the movie's emotional authenticity. If you've ever been a member of a family don't miss it!