Enjoyable and Heartwarming - too many people criticise unfairly

Rating: 7/10 (17 April 2001)

Having read a number of reviews submitted by various users, i was a rather depressed by all the negativity expressed. I think I'll balance things a little. I found the film really moving, Albert Finneys performance was excellent, as was was Julia Roberts' and Eckhart's. If people were dissapointed by the eventual predictability of Julia's character I hasten to point out that the whole point of the film, actually a true story, is that she is very much just a down to earth, normal, no frills, single mom. Except for the fact that she was Miss Wichita years back. As such it is a really effective and moving story about the underdogs fight against corporate America, about normality, common sense and caring winning through. A lovely change from the regular fare of hyped up splashy movies. Definitely recommended for the family, and a must see for my Mum!