So full of chestnuts it could have been a tree

Rating: 5/10 (24 July 2009)

I assume anyone who watched this rather tear jerky and overly sentimental Hollywood chestnut are either neo cons or just plain stupid.
I liked Heath Ledeger, but it was not a commanding part for his great talents. I think those crescendo in Brokeback Mountain.
Now, aside from the stupid fantasies engineered to bring a glow to the old ladies sewing circle, the best part of the film was the cinematography.
The script cheese and unbelievable.
In order of chestnuts, Man with deceased wife raising a large number of all hand picked good lookers.
Young love, brave men, children being murdered, old style villains.. my goodness what chestnuts did they leave out.
The film is worth a watch, one time only.