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After reading on line that this was up for an Oscar and saw the many celebrities in the cast I was anxious to see this film. I think I laughed once during the entire film. Maybe I am dense or maybe I am the wrong nationally to enjoy this flick, but I just didn't get it. I actually fell asleep I was so bored. I was very disappointed as I love Ralph Fiennes but I felt this role was totally beneath him. Also the portrayal of a main character when he was older was totally off...confused me terribly. I did however enjoy the scenery thought it was beautifully done. Perhaps I should read the book and then I would understand exactly what was going on. Again it bored me, I was waiting for something exciting to happen and I felt as though it never did.

First off we must remember the words "Based on a true story" and let it go at that. I thought all the actors were amazing even John Cusack. I was born in 1950 so I lived all of this, not from the south but some of this went on in Western Maryland. I love the historical movies BASED on actual events, and I thought this movie was well written, well directed and the acting was more than above average. I have a daughter who was born in 1990, so none of this is even believable to her that people could have treated each other this way. I have always made her watch such movies based on actual facts, even though she fusses at first but then loves it. All I want to say is again, I loved this movie, it made me cry yes, and it is still in my head....this is a must see certainly for all young people in this country, actually for everyone. I will purchase this for my collection.

This is a "baby boomer" flick, I totally enjoyed it and thought that the story line was excellent and all the actors were fabulous. The younger generation would not understand the meaning or the humor. This is an all star cast of baby boomer's or older and I think they should be commended for their stellar acting. Ellen Burstyn is beautiful and gave a wonderful performance as usual. Diane Ladd is funny and beautiful. Olympia Dukakis is perfect for the part she played. Lainie Kazan is so funny with all her marriages living her life to the fullest. Everyone should have a group of friends that love and support each other through all of life's ups and downs.