At first, John and his mother mix together as well as oil and water. However, things start to change when they begin to view each other as people, instead of in their roles of mother and son. All the characters in the film are flawed, but they always seem very human and very real. This wonderful performance drew rave reviews from critics and has since revitalized Reynolds career for films and television. Reynolds plays exceedingly well off Brooks and she perfectly embodies that portion of motherhood that always seems to say the one thing that will embarrass their child the most.
Image quality is pretty solid, with the picture appearing crisp and detailed.
Blemishes on the element are never really a problem, however a patina of slightly noticeable film grain does appear throughout the film. Neither the colors, nor the flesh tones ever appear over saturated, yet both remain appealing. Additionally, there are no signs of chromatic distortion or bleeding during the presentation. Blacks are accurately rendered and the picture produces a respectable level of shadow detail. Digital compression artifacts keep a low profile throughout.