Those who trash the movie are missing the big picture. Parents are dealing with an issue that no one should ever have to deal with. They do it slowly, in a mostly somber manner. Emotions get out of hand, which is just like real life. The cast is terrific - Gere at his best as a father who is thinking of long term consequences instead of short term relief. Steve Coogan ...like I've never seen him before. Is it hard to watch? Yes. Is it frustrating that at times they seem so close to doing the right thing, then get sidetracked - yep. It's an emotional roller-coaster that - apparently - a lot of viewers couldn't handle...their loss.
Review of The Dinner
