Like another great film

Rating: 9/10 (15 February 2007)

This may seem far out, but this film reminded me of "The Grapes of Wrath" in a modern mode. Consider: the loss of Grandpa; the breakdown of their automobile; the gay brother who regains his self-esteem like the preacher, Jim Casey; the family realizing that they are a strong family unit that can survive the hardships and disappointments they experience. Okay, maybe I'm overdoing it, but I still feel the resemblance. Olive is an accomplished actor and I would be disappointed if she did not appear in more films. This picture is an excellent example of what can be accomplished without the use of phony special effects and when the characters themselves comprise the depth of meaning in the story.