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Joan Allen has top billing in this story of a Detroit area middle aged woman trying to cope with the sudden loss of her husband, who has left without any warning or susequent communication. She has four grown and almost grown daughters, each with their own story. Allen is dogged by growing alcoholism and by a local who is also a drinker, former World Series star, and now reduced to a sports radio show and signing and selling autographed baseballs (Kevin Costener, surprisingly good here). At first just a drinking buddy, Costner succeeds in bedding Allen down, with consequences of course. The film ends with as surprise tragedy, hinted at in the beginning. I disgree with Ebert's four star rating and would give this a three.
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I would give it 3.75. Quite a good story and revealing of the process of growth through rejection and betrayal....the grieving process. At times, it is difficult to watch, but a straight up story without use of sentimentality.Costner plays what he does best, and turned in a good performance. I can't really think of an actor I would rather see in the part.
Joan Allen is riveting in her part. I don't see any flaws in her portrayal. Dead solid perfect...IMO.
The girls were pretty good too.
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Rico, thanks for the review. I generally like Joan Allen's work. Wish I could say the same for Costner, but I'm not much of a fan. I'm surprised Ebert gave the movie such a high rating - he doesn't give out many "4 stars" a year does he?
No, Ebert doesn't. I was surprised that he liked this one so much.
Also. insead of of writing a surprisew tragic ending, I should have written "a tragic but redemptive ending".
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