Comments
Bella
It’s interesting to have two DVD titles that touch on the subject of adoption in this issue. This charming indie film shows two people grappling with the harsh realities of an unexpected pregnancy. One is a cook-in-demand at a hot New York City restaurant (owned by his brother) and the other is a waitress who gets fired after two days of missing work from morning sickness. Both are sort of escaping pain – she from the bleak future and he from his past. Several flashbacks and flashes to a possible future make watching the film seem like a blurry dream at times, but the relationship that builds between these two characters continues to pay off as the story unfolds. Will she get an abortion? Will he be a caregiver for her? Dealing with these sensitive issues with blunt and complex angles seems to give them the realistic respect and distance they probably deserve. I had heard a lot of hype about this film while it was screening at theaters, and while surprised at the mysterious and somewhat fuzzy outcome, I’m thinking it’s deserving of the praise. [Lionsgate] Doug Van Pelt
Spiritual Relevancy: 90
Obscenities: 0
Scenes Of Gore: 0
Nudity/Sexuality: 0
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