Before You Know It

I'm not sure what I was expecting. I guess I was expecting it to be great. It was a little disappointing. It seemed like a movie written by actors, for actors. The characters were a bit quirky, but not much different than those I've seen many times before. And none of them were particularly likable. In fact, most of them were a bit on the annoying side. And the story was merely so so. Again, I'm not saying it was a bad movie, just not anything to write home about. I think one of the worst things about doing movie reviews on IMDB is that you're required to write 600 words. Or is it characters? There! I'm done!

The directorial debut of Hannah Pearl Utt is sincere and enjoyable. While there are some issues with pacing and consistency in mood, I found each story in the film to be interesting and important. The subtle and thoughtful acting and storytelling won't be for everyone but this is a quiet and thoughtful film that deserves consideration. I look forward to future films from the young director!

BEFORE YOU KNOW IT is not the sort of film that's for everyone. And that's actually sort of what made it stand out to me. While I liked it, I know that for most it will be more of a "love it or hate it" type of thing.

It's a unique story, wonderfully acted and powerfully directed. The cinematography is great. There are a few moments that I didn't particularly care for, but overall I enjoyed it. Recommend.

I liked the movie! It held my interest, and I am not an easy sell! There was a connection the actors made that made it "relatable to others"!

Two sisters learn that their mother, whom they thought dead, is still alive? Juicy, involving, emotional, perhaps comedic and insightful. All of which this film ISN'T. Based on the characterizations we see, people respond in a way the writers want them to, not the way human beings do. Mandy Patinkin has a thankless, embarrassing role. Judith Light is terrific, but she can't save this. Many people walked out of the screening I attended...