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HereSince1628

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21. I think Jacki (sp?) Weaver did a terrific job as the mother...

Reply to proud2BlibKansan (Reply #13)

Sat Feb 9, 2013, 08:13 AM

Feb 2013

best supporting actress level terrific, although the part may be too minor to warrant that sort of recognition.

IMO it had some truly good moments considering experiences of life many movies don't. I think it made a couple pretty good stabs at capturing the awkwardness mental illness inserts into relationships with family and friends.

Some of the ploys to keep it light and comedic--much of Chris Tucker's role--didn't work all that well for me.

I'd like to read the book to be able to see where the author was with one the movie's underlying themes--that the mentally ill navigate their days through a society that is basically full of craziness.

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I think he was taken in, myself...but that's just me...I thought he was entranced by Hollywood. CTyankee Feb 2013 #12

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