Elizabeth banks in particular hits all the notes perfectly, and the others are excellent as well. The main problem with the film is that it sets up a truly challenging problem, but then doesn't do the work to actually get to a believable resolution. The idea that so many people, with real and significant problems, could magically become all better is ludicrous. It's lazy directing, and lazy storytelling. And because Elizabeth Bank's character is unaware of the real situation, the movie never had to grapple with what it might really be like for a new sister and brother to figure out what it's like to be new family. And the part about Hannah coming back and magically forgiving him for everything, despite his incredible sets of lies and gaslighting, is truly stupid.
Despite all that, I gave it an eight, for wonderful acting, and giving parts of this issue an honest attempt.
Despite all that, I gave it an eight, for wonderful acting, and giving parts of this issue an honest attempt.