Laura Linney, who gets top billing in this film, shows she can create another darkly funny and deeply poignant role on the heels of her Golden Globe-nominated performance in The Squid and The Whale. The illness and death of a parent is one of the most significant things that can happen to anybody. It is a frightening topic that is frequently avoided. Linny takes the audience through many of those emotions. Her fine performance is credible, funny, and often very sensitive. Hoffman is dynamic as a purposely imperfect man struggling within the limitations of his life. And Bosco, who is one of America's most distinguished actors known for many Broadway performances, shows he has a great sarcastic sense of humor. The supporting cast of David Zayas, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Tonye Patano, Guy Boyd and Debra Monk adds to a witty and clever movie.
This narrative is dark and heartbreaking, yet incredibly funny and hopeful.
Directed by: Tamara Jenkins
Running time: 114 minutes
Release date: November 28, 2007 (limited)
Genre: Drama and Comedy
Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures
MPAA Rating: R
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