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Filming a love story centred on two mentally challenged people is a touching idea, one that's been attempted in, for example, Benny and Joon. The Other Sister is another addition to the genre, a well-acted comedy-drama centring on the romance of Carla (Juliette Lewis) and Daniel (Giovani Ribisi) and throwing in some general family angst as a secondary story line. The acting is tremendous--Lewis and Ribisi both give convincing performances without condescending to their characters. Diane Keaton plays yet another charming scatterbrain, this time as Elizabeth Tate, the uptight, rich mother who wants a picture-perfect life. But good acting isn't enough here. These fine actors drown in a sea of mediocre writing, and we are left with a film with no real conflict or tension. Will Carla and Daniel make it work? Well, of course. Will mother Elizabeth loosen up about her "gay workaholic" daughter and let Carla live her own life? Do you really need to ask? There are a few cringe-worthy moments that have a sense of truthfulness, such as when Daniel stands up at Carla's sister's wedding to announce his feelings. But otherwise, these characters live in a pampered, fairy-tale world where the worst thing that happens to them is that the meanies at school put chewing gum in Daniel's bike helmet. Ultimately, this is a sweet, albeit occasionally saccharine, tale that will move those who are looking for cheerful fare. --Jenny Brown
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This is no doubt one of the most moving films that you will ever watch. The other sister has all of the qualities of a magnificent film. It was great to be able to watch this young mentally challegned girl grow up to be a young lady despite of the problems that she faced. Juliette Lewis is truly wonderful in this powerful yet touching drama. Deffinitely not to be missed
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Only by chance I came across this movie and I basically bought because I like Diane Keaton. The "Other Sister" is about a handicaped girl/woman who fights and gains her independent life. An overprotecting family, especially mother (Diane Keaton) tries to shelter her from all the "downs" of life because of her being handicaped. But she wants to lead her own life and she can do it. It might be in certain ways different from non-handicaped peoples life. But a difference is just a difference and not necessarily something "bad". So she dicovers the joy of her first apartment, the joy of living alone, the joy of love, the emotions of dispair... just all what a human beings life brings. This movies makes you aware that so much is special in our lives and should not be forgotten in the day-to-day routine. It is a sutle lesson how to deal with handicaped people as parents, as family and as strangers. One can sympazise with the fears of the mother for her daughter and admires how she comes around. Above all it is about a lession for us all: Whatever you want to achieve in life, try to do it - handicaped or not! and never forget to count your blessings instead of mourning your so-called losses. As this sounds heavy, this movie is NOT heavy at all. It is not "a teaching movie", but it has a message. It is very funny (you will laugh a lot), it is very touching and sometimes very emotional (you might want to cry as well). One can rely to so many situations in one' s own life. The actors: just superb!!! It is a great joy having seeing this movie!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By "j_p_fowler"
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Agian, i came accross this movie unexpectedly. A late night slot filler. But i was completely blown away. This is an excellent movie for the issues it adresses, and the acting talent from Ribsi and Lewis. However, some feel the acting is shallow and somewhat offensive, i disagree. The roles are very carefully acted and this is portrayed onscreen.
Overall, The Other Sister is a worthwile watch, and a film i would have gone out of my way to see, if i knew about it!
Overall, The Other Sister is a worthwile watch, and a film i would have gone out of my way to see, if i knew about it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
heart warming...juliette lewis is a great actress
I completely disagree with the amazon review at the top of the page. It's a little too critical. There was tension and conflict as the family- the mother in particular, tried to... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Vanessa
5.0 out of 5 stars
The other sister
funny, down to earth and catching,...great movi to watch when in the company of carers:)
Published on 1 Aug 2010 by veit
1.0 out of 5 stars
A Disappointment
I only managed to watch half this film.. The acting was shallow and portrailed a poor view of people with learning disabilities. I was cringing and had to turn it off! Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2006 by Ems
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a brilliant film!
this is a great film, but be warned you will need a few hankies at the ready!! a lovely film all about accepting people as you find them and beleiving that no matter what your... Read more
Published on 13 July 2004
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