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We've only just had this aired here in the UK last night and I haven't laughed so much for a long time!!! And who says Americans can't grasp intelligent comedy. Admittedly its not subtle but its deadpan yet ridiculous delivery is very clever. But we don't seem to have had the pilot episode aired here. For why? Who can say!?!? Admittedly the actual story is very basic and there's no real depth to it but does there need to be? The characterisation is spot on and the situations very believable if ridiculous. I've been to many uni parties like that and know people like that who end up in situations like that. Very very funny as I say. Please don't tell me its gonna be cancelled.

This is not a GREAT movie as tho the cast (especially the kids) admirably help to carry along this very sad yet contrived plot it is filled with cliché upon cliché. Poor family in 50's mid America, dying mother, alcoholic father, 10 children (1 of whom has epilepsy) and an awful decision to be made. Its very easy to watch and some of the kids performances are moving without being sickly or naff. And little Frank and Warrnen steal the show for me with the last scene leaving me bawling no matter how many times I see it. A great rainy afternoon movie i recommend to all. Only those with the hardest of hearts could fail to be moved by it. Not on a par to Sophies Choice but a good TV movie equivalent!!!