Not for everyone, but definitely for me...

Rating: 8/10 (13 December 2010)

Once in a while, a movie just jump out and hit you. This is an unexpected gem of a movie. Those of us who went through the blocks a few times, with scars and skid-marks on your heart and back, you will find this movie delightful.
I would say how much you will like the movie depends on how much you can relate to the characters. Each character has his/her own unique message and story to tell. And each story can be as improbable as an alien abduction if you have not had a similar experience in life; but if you had a taste of something similar, the message will grip you and won't let go.
Some may say the move is too long, some may say not enough; depending which of the situations hit it home for you. And this one really hit it home for me. By far, when Iris (Winslet) shares her understanding of the situation to Miles (Black), would be THE moment of the film.
From love lost, to new love, to betrayal, to (single) parenting... the film has a little bit of everything. If you can relate to just one of these little bits, you will enjoy it; if you can't, you will probably find it bland. For me, I find myself in each and every character. As a single parent who can't get over love lost, feeling the pain of betrayal, and longing for new love;... it is as if the movie was made for me.