THIS DARK-AND-SUNNY FILM STARRING AMY ADAMS (of recent Julie and Julia fame) is the latest sister flick to reach my dvd player, after its release about two weeks ago. Single-mom Rose (Adams) and her neer-do-well sister, Norah (Emily Blunt), find their way back to a more connected sisterhood and then the freedom of individual paths along a road that includes some odd stops, most notably collaborating on a cleaning business that specializes in crime-scene aftermaths.
Alan Arkin as the odd-duck father (shades of Little Miss Sunshine, another offbeat family film I loved) and music by The Decemberists (a favorite band) just made it all the lovelier, as did Rose’s delightfully recalcitrant young son, Oscar (Jason Spevack). A great addition to our list of movies to watch with your sister…maybe this holiday weekend?
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Funny enough, my own sister is the one who mentioned this movie to me and said, “You HAVE to see this” <3
I am going go see if I can find it on itunes right now!
Thanks for pointing me to this post. I missed. it. Sounds like I have a movie to watch this weekend.
Hi, Corina. I did love this movie; a little darker than “Little Miss Sunshine,” but great take on sisterhood.