My wife and I saw In Her Shoes last night (10/7) and REALLY liked it! We were not expecting to be so impressed by this film.
What a pleasant surprise to see Cameron Diaz performing so well in what should be her most challenging role yet. And Shirley MacLaine proved her mettle in a role that is not typical for her. Not to mention the great job by Toni Collette
OK, this may not the perfect film for everyone, but is sure has a lot going for it. 1-Great acting, 2-excellent direction, 3-good story ... all of which adds up to quality thought-provoking entertainment. For what else does one go to the theater?
The story involves two sisters the eldest (early thirties) of which has become compulsively responsible while the younger sister copes by irresponsibly acting out. Their weaknesses are the other's strengths and about the only thing they share in common is an interest in designer shoes and a gnawing sense of being adrift in the world. This much you find out in the first five minutes of the film. How the sisters struggle with each other and their ability to maintain meaningful relationships is, of course, the meat of the story and delightfully involves their no-nonsense grandmother (Shirley MacLaine) trying to define herself in that role.
Yes, in the modern vernacular, In Her Shoes is most certainly a "chick flick". The focus is intentionally on three women working to understand and change some stereotypic female roles in which they find themselves and they do so by struggling with feelings and seeking insights. Throw in a focus on designer shoes, a close girlfriend or two to talk things over with, and ...(I could go on...) But, y'know guys, the quality of this film is so high that all this stuff actually makes sense and fits. It's not overly sentimental and the end result is satisfying.
Go see this film with a friend or loved one. It's a real "feel good" keeper.
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