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Filming a love story centered on two mentally challenged people is a touching idea, one that's been attempted in films such as Benny and Joon and even, to a certain extent, As Good As It Gets. The Other Sister is another addition to the genre, a well- acted comedy-drama centering 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're 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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Touching movie
Mar 1 2004
Format:DVD
THE OTHER SISTER is a fine movie you should add to your library. A drama starring Juliette Lewis, Diane Keaton, Tom Skeritt and Giovanni Ribisi. Carla (Juliette Lewis) is a wealthy mentally handicapped person who comes home after attending a special school for many years. Just as she arrives at home her mother (played by Diane Keaton) wants her to play tennis and do certain things, which Carla automatically objects to. She goes to school, and meets a mentally handicapped young man named Daniel (Giovanni Ribisi). Carla learns a lot from Daniel and a friendship grows between the two. She learns that he lives on his own, so she decides she wants to get her own apartment, to the chagrin of her mother. Carla and Daniel decide to deepen their friendship into a loving relationship. The movie was well done, they played every beat in the story, how it affected the family. Watching the movie you will most likely find yourself sympathizing with Carla and Daniel, and feel their struggles dealing with their handicap. There were some really sweet moments, some funny ones, overall it was just a really great movie.
Makes me cry everytime!
Jan 21 2010
Format:DVD
This is a great movie! Anyone, who has a special needs person in their family would relate to this movie. I have loved it for years, the actors were AMAZING in this! I'm so happy I own it now!
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More sensitive the more often viewed
THE OTHER SISTER is one of those films that becomes a staple in the home library. With every viewing the tenderness and good qualities just improve. Read more
Published on Jan 9 2004 by Grady Harp
Heartwarming movie w/ tears and fears.
This is a story about a mentally retarded girl who just wanted her independence as most young people do at a certain time. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2004 by Alex
Unexpectedly Wonderful
When I first heard about this movie, I thought it sounded trite and would be about as entertaining as watching grass grow. Read more
Published on Jan 3 2004 by Lauren McD.
sorry
I like movies about mentally challenged people. I Am Sam is one of my faves. This movie however isn't even worth a rental. It is unrealistic , boring , and it just dragged on. Read more
Published on Dec 18 2003 by Justin M Kirby
It made me cry....
But don't let that scare you away if you think it's a "chick flick". It really makes you think about just how hard it would be to be "mentaly different", and... Read more
Published on July 5 2003 by "little-witch"
the other sister
love the movie, has charm, innocent, and funny.
Published on Jun 20 2003 by J. BEAUBIAN
Amazing
This movie is simply amazing. These characters are fantastically portrayed by the actors - this was such an underrated film! Read more
Published on April 11 2003 by "fuocoluce"
The Best Movie Ever!!!
I think it's really incredible and really great to show viewers out there that people with disabilities are just like everyone else. Read more
Published on Jan 18 2003 by Lydia Orso
I question the movie's accuracy....
This was a good movie but there were some things that didn't seem right-- why would Carla have never been to a dance or had a boyfriend if she'd been "a very popular... Read more
Published on Oct 26 2002
The Other Sister---a car heading for a wall
It seems to me that the reason this movie was made was because Juliette Lewis saw all the adulation Leo got for his performance in Who Ate Gilbert's Grape? Read more
Published on Sep 30 2002 by Electra83
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