Good, solid drama

Rating: 1/10 (20 February 2001)

As I watching this movie, I was not bored, insulted and since I didn't know much about the real events, it was interesting also. By the time it was over I was glad I saw the movie.
Today I couldn't tell you a thing about it, if my life depended on it. I am not saying a good movie HAS to stick with you for the rest of your life, but I should have been able to tell you something about what happened, I just saw it three days ago. I guess this is my way of saying its rather unmemorable. I am glad it got made, mostly on Julia's name, I'd imagine.

And speaking of memorable - there is not a chance in hell I think anyone deserves Oscars for their work in this. An Oscar winning movie should make an lasting impression, and as good as this movie was, it does not belong with other heavy-duty past Oscar winners.
Ellen Burstyn deserves the Oscar Julia will win. Sorry about that but if you saw Burstyn in "Requiem for a Dream", there is no way you'd disagree. I can think fifteen actresses that could have done "Erin" just as well as Julia, if not better. Janet McTeer, Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett, etc etc etc. are all capable but not BIG BOX OFFICE.
I enjoyed Eckhardt very much and Julia owes him a thanks. Their emotional scene on the telephone (involving her baby girl) is provided by the hard work of Aaron but Julia reaps all the benefits.