The Good Sister

Sonja Walger and Ben Bass are married. Sonja is depressed but her medications are making her dizzy, and she stops taking them. Bass has had an affair with an office employee where he is on track to make partner. He has worked his way up the hard way and wants that partnership. A letter arrives stating that Sonja has a twin sister who was separated in an identical twin study. The twin is contacted and an appointment at the office is set up. Sonja backs out but Linda arrives and flirts with Bass. Sonja doesn't show up. From there the plot takes off and never lets up until the final scene. I want to read this book. It must be a great read. This film never missed a beat. A must see.

I watched a few months ago for the third time, and I simply still loving it, I remember how surprised I was the first time I saw the big reveal at the end.

I was not expecting much from this movie as it appeared low budget and I did not recognise any actresses/actors. It seemed a bit clunky at the start but I soon became enthralled by the storyline. There were fantastic twists and I look forward to watching this movie again and sharing with others that like thrillers/dramas.

Frowzy, pill-popping photographer Sonya Walger (as Kate) reveals some startling news. She has an identical twin sister, living in Buffalo. The girls were separated at birth, as part of a research project. Arriving on the scene looking chicer and sexier, "Linda" (also played by Sonya Walger) wants to meet her twin and begin a familial relationship. After they meet, "Kate" says she gets a bad feeling from "Linda" and decides she wants nothing more to do with the woman. But "Linda" won't give up. She contacts her sister's handsome defense attorney husband Ben Bass (as Jack McLennan) and begs for a second chance...

If you're guessing an identical twin of his wife, who attempts to look attractive, arouses Mr. Bass, you're on track. We learn frumpy wife "Kate" has issues with depression, also...

The situation in "The Good Sister" eventually becomes too dumb to recommend it highly. However, it could knock your socks off if you're not expecting too much. It begins as an intriguing idea, written by Pablo F. Fenjves and directed by Philippe Gagnon. The latter works well with Walger and Bass, as we decipher their marriage unraveling. In reality, the marriage has already begun to unravel, and the co-stars are good at conveying this without obvious exposition. In capable hands, Mr. Fenjves' characters start out flawed and believable. Unfortunately, "The Good Sister" turns into a silly and predictable fantasy.

****** The Good Sister (5/10/14) Philippe Gagnon ~ Sonya Walger, Ben Bass, Ashleigh Harrington, Lyriq Bent

This movie really held my attention. The actors were very believable. I loved the plot and storyline and the ending...wow! I didn't see that coming at all! Definitely worth a watch.