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Nick Cassavetes directs this adaptation of the tear-jerker novel by Jodi Picoult. Abigail Breslin stars as Anna, a 13-year-old girl who was conceived by IVF in order to be a genetic match for her older sister, Kate (Sofia Vassilieva), who has battled leukemia since childhood. Despite being a normal, healthy child, Anna has undergone countless surgeries, transfusions and injections for the sake of her sister's health. Now, when she must forgo the opportunity to go to a prestigious hockey camp in order to donate a kidney to her sister who has gone into renal failure, Anna decides that enough is enough and sues her parents (Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric) for medical emancipation. Alec Baldwin co-stars as Campbell Alexander, the attorney who takes on Anna's case.
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By SusieH
Format:DVD
My Sister's Keeper [DVD] [2009]
I loved the book so much that I was not sure whether I wanted to see the film - however it is excellent, extremely well acted and directed. The ending of the film was different from the book, but it was logical and didn't detract at all.
Kate is sick, and her parents have an IVF baby, Anna, as a genetic match for Kate so that Anna can donate blood, bone marrow, whatever is necessary to save her sister's life. Eventually Kate becomes sick enough that Anna is expected to donate one of her kidneys to her sister, and she turns to a lawyer to gain medical emancipation from her parents.
Truly superb acting by all. Sofia Vassilieva was splendid as Kate, and Abigail Breslin as Anna. Cameron Diaz, as a fraught mother doing her best to keep her daughter alive by any means, is totally believable - so good to see her in a more stretching role than usual. Alec Baldwin as the lawyer, with health problems of his own, was inspired.
I first watched this in the cinema, and the whole audience was totally caught up in the emotions of the characters - the only sound was quiet sniffling. Very moving and definitely worth watching again.
I loved the book so much that I was not sure whether I wanted to see the film - however it is excellent, extremely well acted and directed. The ending of the film was different from the book, but it was logical and didn't detract at all.
Kate is sick, and her parents have an IVF baby, Anna, as a genetic match for Kate so that Anna can donate blood, bone marrow, whatever is necessary to save her sister's life. Eventually Kate becomes sick enough that Anna is expected to donate one of her kidneys to her sister, and she turns to a lawyer to gain medical emancipation from her parents.
Truly superb acting by all. Sofia Vassilieva was splendid as Kate, and Abigail Breslin as Anna. Cameron Diaz, as a fraught mother doing her best to keep her daughter alive by any means, is totally believable - so good to see her in a more stretching role than usual. Alec Baldwin as the lawyer, with health problems of his own, was inspired.
I first watched this in the cinema, and the whole audience was totally caught up in the emotions of the characters - the only sound was quiet sniffling. Very moving and definitely worth watching again.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Joti
Format:DVD
I'm one of these readers that likes watching the films made from books. I think it helps my imagination boost on what I was already thinking. I do realise that changes sometimes have to be made for time reasons. This film I thought chose the right stars for this film especially (relatively) unknown children stars was inspired casting. Therefore I was really looking forward to watching it. BUT WHY OH WHY DID THEY HAVE TO CHANGE THE ENDING!! The ending in the book was far more emotional and real! For me the book is much better than the film by an enormous amount. For once I'm sorry I saw the film, & warn everyone who has the read the book and LOVED IT that the film ending isn't the same.
Very disappointed Jody Piccoult fan.
Very disappointed Jody Piccoult fan.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By E. Webster
Format:DVD
Other reviews here say it all really, especially R. Herriot (Ashy Cupcake), who gives my point of view exactly. The film does no justice to the wonderfully rich and moving book. All characters other than Kate are pared down to some extent - yes, even Anna - some were utterly lost (like Jesse, whose story, for me is every bit as important and a vital element in the understanding of how Kate's cancer affects the whole family). Brian's character and his intensely moving relationship with his youngest daughter was also sadly sidelined in the film. I'm particularly fond of secondary characters - the supporting cast - who round a story out and are vital to our understanding of the finer points of the plot. Brian and Jesse are wasted in this film. I thought the only peripheral character who lived up to his book counterpart was Taylor.
And the ending... Well, just don't get me started. Utterly, utterly pointless to change it.
So don't watch this film, do yourself a favour and read the book - you won't regret it.
And the ending... Well, just don't get me started. Utterly, utterly pointless to change it.
So don't watch this film, do yourself a favour and read the book - you won't regret it.
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well what can i say apart from i love it, really sad story but it just makes ya think that there is people out theere a lot worse of then your self.
Published 9 days ago by kylie miles
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Great
Present for my Daughter's birthday. She loved the fil and wanted to read the book as she was told the ending was different.
Published 10 days ago by ju
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Film delivers wrong message
First of all, this film IS beautiful and the cast deserve great credit.
The film is based on the excellent novel, My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. Read more
The film is based on the excellent novel, My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Miss B. Leslie
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Thoughtful drama based on the book by Jodi Picoult
Great acting and dialogue. You should check out the soundtrack, you'll find the cd on Amazon. Quite graphic. Cert 12. From the Director of The Notebook. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kish
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My Sister's Keeper
This product is excellent and very nice to watch. The whole family find it a very good film. I recommend you to buy it.
Published 1 month ago by salar
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The only reason I am giving a bad rate is...
.. beacause of the end! No i dont mean the sad ending. But if you read the book you know what I am talking about. I was VERY annoyed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Veronika
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:)
i very much like films that are based on real life, everyday issues such as cancer. i liked the storyline :)
Published 1 month ago by emilyj
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my sisters keeper
The DVD was in perfect order when it arrived. However I was disapppointed in the film its self after reading the book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by kclp
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good
As usual, excellent service and product, very pleased with it, I shall order more from the same site in the future
Published 2 months ago by Janice Starnes
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tear jerker..
this is an incredible film..very emotional but the story line is great...ive watched this over and over again, it never gets old..quick postage thank you
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