I watched this movie and became very very bored. It just goes on and on and on and never really goes anywhere. This is not a tear jearker. It is one of the stupidiest movies I have ever tried to watch. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless you really have nothing else to do.
shareWaaaaaaaaaaaaa. I just watched the movie today. I can't remember crying so often. I totally fell for the hokey, over-the-top obstacles, waiting for that small ray of hope...I dunno, I guess I like cheesy movies. Kathy Bates did get on my nerves with her "Lacey tribe"-isms. I liked Edward Furlong's acting. Waaaay better than Terminator 2. My 9 year-old daughter wanted to punch Norman. That creep.
shareKathy Bates did get on my nerves with her "Lacey tribe"-isms
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It's great that you said that because I was thinking the same thing. Totally got on my nerves! Lacey Tribe! They were like one of those "weird families" you encounter from time to time with all that "Lacey tribe" business.
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It is a tear jerker - if you can relate to the story. If anyone had a parent who gave you presents "for the house" instead of toys for Christmas, you know what I'm talking about ... you will appreciate it. This is an excellent movie, and I commend all involved.
shareI agree. The scene you mentioned is the one that I recall as being very moving. I felt so sorry for those children and was a bit speechless as well.
Very good film.
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Liking a movie like this is a matter of personal preference. Maybe you are just bored with the concept. I like it because it reminds me of certain things in my childhood. It makes me appreciate things that I hated at the time they happened. Like growing up poor. I hated it at the time and wouldn't want to be that poor again but my family is stronger for it and when you don't have money, you learn to be more resourceful and creative in solving problems. I know some people who grew up with money and they wig out over small inconveniences because they aren't used to dealing with them. I feel lucky that I can let certain problems roll of my back. I like this movie because I can relate to it.
"Having a family is like having a bowling alley installed in your head."
I absolutely love this film. Haven't seen it in years though. Kathy Bates is an amazing actress. I love her.
So long its bin 4eva,my heart belongs 2u & neva think tht Im not strong enough!
Why did you think the movie was stupid? Did you grow up poor? I really liked the movie because I could definitely relate to it. When things were bad your luck just seemed to get worse and worse.
shareI enjoyed this movie. I too, can relate to it. It took us many years of saving and doing without, twenty years of setbacks,and renting from money grubbing (slum)land lords, to have a home of our own!
Anyone who thinks that this movie is stupid, just does`nt know what that`s like.
I thought this was a pretty good movie.
shareI wanted to like this movie, but found that I just didn't. In some ways, I thought she wasn't a very good mother. The Christmas gifts, for instance. It's one thing to try and drill into them the value of having a nice roof over your head, but wrapping up tools and letting them go through the disappointment of realizing they are not getting toys was cruel. Especially when the church offered gifts to the kids. You can take stubborn pride too far sometimes. When children are involved, sometimes you just have to suck it up and do things you might not like in order to make things nicer for them.
I found myself thinking that if I were Furlong's character, I would run away and never come back. I didn't get the feeling I would want to be a part of this family, I felt like it would be oppressive to live there.
As much as I like Kathy Bates, I thought she was miscast here. I didn't think she brought very much warmth to the story and I didn't buy her as a woman that men would be chasing.
"You can't tell me nothin' if you ain't had an 8-track." -Sinbad
I just watched this movie and loved it. Anyone with even an ounce of compassion would sympathize with the children, and while I can see how it would be easy to dislike Kathy Bates' mother character - if you think of going through all she went through, working so hard, being so proud, wanting what is best for her kids, and losing a husband you loved - well, how she acted was realistic... not the candy coated moms that don't really exist.
I was surprised that the narrator says the story is true, and then to learn that it wasn't... but as was mentioned in another thread, maybe there was some truth in the story based on the life of the writer, but not enough to make it a true story... movies need more drama and excitement than most people's lives can give.
The one thing that stood out for me, is that what this family had, is what is wrong with so many families today - everything is too easy, and sometimes struggles are what keep a family close. When you work hard for something it is worth so much more than if it is just handed to you on a silver platter.
I admired and even envied this family for the closeness they shared, and when the community got together to help re-build the house after the fire - well, I think that is something that can only happen in a small, close knit community, or these days on a reality television show - when people come together to help others when they are in trouble, everyone wins... I wish there was a way for that to happen more these days.
I can relate to alot of things in the movie....In the mid 70's my step father abused my mother and us kids...daily...and we had to pack what we had and run away....my mother would take us to church to get clothes and food.....for six months me and my 4 other brothers would sleep,eat and play in a station wagon....(there is a part of the movie where Shane say: "everyday" 3 meals a day we had egg salad sandwiches......everyday 3 meals a day....I ate Oatmeal with wheat germ and molasses with my brothers.....not everyone was born with a silver spoon in thier mouth....so this movie hits home...
share I'm sure this movie did come off as boring ... to most people who have never been "dirt poor". Those of us who grew up never having a new shirt, never being able to replace anything torn or broken, etc., we can relate a little bit more with the concept and the characters. Heck, my family even went to the "dump" every other week, to see if anything that someone else threw away. might be salvageable. The best electrical fan I ever had, was from the junk yard (we repaired the wiring).
While I wouldn't wish my childhood on ANYONE, it actually DID teach me to appreciate even more than I probably would have. This movie just showed me that others grew up similar (or even in worse conditions) than I did.
"Oda Mae ... tell her DITTO" Patrick Swayze-(Ghost) R.I.P.!share
been a while since I've seen this, but I enjoyed it a lot.
lol @ the op it wasn't that bad. not bad at all. since I haven't seen it in ages.does'nt come on cable anymore I need to buy it.
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