I've seen a number of creative, enjoyable films already this year, but "The Other Sister" outdoes them all. If this film doesn't win at least two or three Oscars next year, we'll know for sure the Academy is completely out of touch with reality. (Best Actress--Juliette Lewis, Best Actor--Giovanni Ribisi, Best Picture)
To be honest, I usually don't attend films of this type--which appear on the surface to be hammering some heavy message into their audiences. I couldn't have been more wrong about this movie. It is touching, gentle, warm and enthusiastic. Juliette Lewis is both believable and heart-rending in her role as the mentally challenged Carla. I don't usually like Giovanni Ribisi, but I have to take my hat off to his exceptional performance as the young man who works his way into Carla's heart.
You will laugh, cry, feel compelled to bring your friends, and be heartened that even after "Gloria" and "In Dreams", SOMEBODY in Hollywood still knows how to put a film together.
To be honest, I usually don't attend films of this type--which appear on the surface to be hammering some heavy message into their audiences. I couldn't have been more wrong about this movie. It is touching, gentle, warm and enthusiastic. Juliette Lewis is both believable and heart-rending in her role as the mentally challenged Carla. I don't usually like Giovanni Ribisi, but I have to take my hat off to his exceptional performance as the young man who works his way into Carla's heart.
You will laugh, cry, feel compelled to bring your friends, and be heartened that even after "Gloria" and "In Dreams", SOMEBODY in Hollywood still knows how to put a film together.