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The story of Jonathan and Bobby is very sweet and tender. Bobby is very kind and deeply a good person looking for a real connection with a family. Sissy Spacek as Jonathan's mother brings the book character to life. Now as for Claire. I like Robin Wright Penn but hate Claire. She is a narcissistic predator and preys on Bobby and doesn't even understand his confusion and tears during their first sexual encounter. As the story unfolds I learn to hate claire even more because she knew what the situation was, was older than the guys and used them for her own narcissistic sociopathic reasons. Bobby and Jonathan do find a home at the end of the world but had to navigate the Claire-minefield to find it.
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This is a fine movie based on Michael Cunningham's novel. It changes the focus somewhat by leaving out an important character, but the acting is superb. I love both the movie and the book and have given both as gifts.
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I too thoroughly enjoyed Very poignant, about an extended family who really discovers what truly caring for someone really means/ Hadn't seen much of Colin Ferrell, but understood why he is so popular. He plays an excellent role which I can only imagine was a challenge. The other two characters were excellent in their supporting roles. Even though she didn't have a lengthy role, I thought Sissy Spacek played the mom quite well. Wish my mom had the strength that Sissy had. Be ready for a teary end, but it couldn't have finished any other way. I highly recommend.
I guess what I had the most problem with is this turned out to be another Hollywood glazed over attempt to minimize what should have been a bonafide male to male relationship by throwing in some hokey get a female involved sub plot. Why does Hollywood have to bring a trumped up gay-gets-female-pregnant story (Clare) into a full body gay relationship, I mean really, gay relationship stories can and do stand up on their own, and do gay males REALLY deep down want to get a female pregnant?? NO! So stop throwing that crap into the mix just to appease the female and general population. If they really want to further the understanding of gay relationships, then leave it gay...and keep the chick at home. Oh,and Collin Farrell does NOT make a convincing gay, good, because he's just too delicious as a bad boy.Read full review
Two childhood friends face their past relationships, including their own, alongside a new friend in the 1980's in New York City. Their friendship becomes a love triangle as they struggle with a father's death and an unexpected pregnancy. Together, the shall face each other as they realize that everything they have may not be what they expected. The movie is very faithful to the book, the screenplay is from Cunningham himself. The acting is excellent, and the soundtrack featuring Laura Nyro is beautiful, and if some of the book's interest is lost in translation, it still makes a pretty good movie. I recommend this movie to anyone who is willing to take this unforgettable journey along with them. Watch it, and read the novel too.
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