What I got from this movie

Rating: 7/10 (27 December 2006)

I have not read the book, so I cannot comment on whether Mr. Gardner earned a stipend or ever went on welfare. What I got from this movie is that Chris was keeping up appearances of having it all together. He did not complain about his situation to his co-interns and supervisors at Dean Whitter. No one knew.
At this time of giving, renewal, and resolving to be kind for next year:
How many of us may have a co-worker who is near homelessness? Does a co-worker work 16-20 hour days because of being driven or is there truly nowhere else to go? One thing that occurred to me is, if I were truly in that situation, sans child, I might of tried to live at work. A quiet and clean conference/storage room to sleep in, a bird bath at the sink - preferable to a bench or public restroom, and the appearance of a truly dedicated, always there employee! My 2 cents.
Jen